conk out
Example Sentences
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It could be the cells in the body reach a critical number of mutations and then conk out.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2022
John has insomnia, but before I conk out at 1 a.m. we’ll also watch a little “House Hunters” on HGTV, which acts as the ideal narcotic.
From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2020
But 2-year-olds are old enough to get bored and also have too much energy to conk out easily.
From Slate • Jul. 15, 2019
When your appliances conk out, you can save water with Energy Star-rated washers or dishwashers, which use about half as much water.
From Washington Post • Feb. 5, 2018
“Uh, Shay, you’re pretty sure our boards aren’t suddenly going to conk out, right?” she called softly.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
