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To be, or to become tired

tire

verb

to become tired, or to make someone feel tired

flag

verb

to become tired or weak, or to begin to lack enthusiasm

droop

verb

to become tired, weak, or unhappy

feel/be slow

to feel/be tired and unable to think clearly

do for

to be so tired that you cannot continue

run out of/lose steam

to lose energy, enthusiasm, or importance

weary

verb

to feel weary, or to make someone feel weary

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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