Go out like a light is a slang term that means to fall asleep quickly or to lose consciousness suddenly. It is used to describe someone who falls asleep or becomes unconscious in a matter of seconds, without any resistance or struggle.
This phrase suggests that the person in question falls asleep or loses consciousness so quickly that it is as if someone turned off a light switch. It emphasizes the suddenness and ease with which they enter a state of sleep or unconsciousness.
Example 1: After a long day at work, I laid down on my bed and went out like a light within seconds.
Example 2: The medication was so strong that it made him go out like a light as soon as he took it.
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