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played out

too exhausted to continue. At the end of the race, Donna was played out. After the race, we were played out for the rest of the day.

See also: out, play

played out

1. See play out.

2. Exhausted, worn out, as in This was the third trip the mules had made, and they were utterly played out. [Mid-1800s]

See also: out, play