go out like a light
US /ɡoʊ aʊt laɪk ə laɪt/
UK /ɡoʊ aʊt laɪk ə laɪt/
1.
すぐに眠りにつく, ぐっすり眠る
to fall asleep very quickly or suddenly
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After working all day, he went out like a light as soon as his head hit the pillow.
一日中働いた後、彼は枕に頭を乗せるやいなやすぐに眠りについた。
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The baby was so tired that she went out like a light during her feeding.
赤ちゃんはとても疲れていたので、授乳中にすぐに眠りについた。
2.
意識を失う, 気を失う
to lose consciousness suddenly
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The boxer took a heavy punch and went out like a light.
ボクサーは強烈なパンチを受け、意識を失った。
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The sudden drop in blood pressure made her go out like a light.
突然の血圧低下で彼女は意識を失った。