energy dip

Midday tiredness spell

An energy dip is a temporary drop in alertness or vigor, typically occurring mid-afternoon or after sustained effort.

The phrase captures that predictable slump when concentration flags and fatigue sets in: I always hit an energy dip around 3 p.m.

People combat energy dips with coffee, snacks, or short walks.

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sugar · blood sugar · lag · tiredness · lull · drowsy · sluggish · running on empty · hitting the wall · coffee · pick me up · nap · quick nap · midday · yawn · lethargy · snack · dragging

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energy level

energy dipenergy surge

Sudden increase in power

energy boost · energy spike · high energy · vigor · vitality

alertness/arousal state

energy dipsecond wind

Renewed energy after fatigue

alertness · wakefulness · mental sharpness · clarity

trajectory/trend

energy dipenergy surge

Sudden increase in power

energy spike · upswing · rally · uptick · power-up

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G