tuckering out
Running out steam
Tuckering out means becoming exhausted or worn out, or causing someone else to reach that state.
The phrase suggests a gradual draining of energy rather than sudden collapse.
All that hiking really tuckered me out.
The kids finally tuckered out around nine o'clock.
It's informal and often applied to children, pets, or anyone who has expended considerable physical energy.
- dead tiredExtremely exhausted state
- wearinessState of being drained
- restCessation of activity
- drainedEmptied of resources
- burnoutChronic occupational depletion
fatigue · depleted · out of gas · enervation · running on empty · running on fumes · hitting the wall · relaxation · exhaustion · recuperation · sleep · catching some z's · power nap · brain fog · decision fatigue · knackered · revitalization · overworked
tuckering outenergizing
Imparting renewed vitality
recharging · revitalizing · refreshing · reinvigorating · rejuvenating
tuckering outstaying strong
Maintaining fortitude under pressure
keeping going · soldiering on · thriving · holding up · enduring
tuckering outrevving up
Increasing engine speed
gearing up · firing up · waking up · coming alive · amping up