English Explanatory Dictionary

out of spoons

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. Out of physical or mental energy.

Word forms

out of spoons

Etymology

From spoon theory, in which the amount of physical or mental energy that a person has available for daily activities and tasks is metaphorically represented as a certain amount of spoons.

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