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Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Knackered

What does it mean?

Extremely tired or worn out.

Is it positive or negative?

Negative (feeling), but commonly used lightly.

When do you use it?

When you’re exhausted after work, travel, or exercise.

Examples

Example 1: I’m absolutely knackered after that run.

Example 2: We were knackered by the end of the day.

Question for you

What makes you feel completely knackered?

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