English idiom · neutral · spoken & written · BrE & AmE
run down: meaning and examples
run down means tired and slightly unwell.
Aprende la expresión como una unidad fija y observa la preposición y la forma verbal en los ejemplos.
این عبارت را بهصورت یک واحد ثابت یاد بگیرید و به حرف اضافه و شکل فعل در مثالها توجه کنید.
Lerne die Wendung als feste Einheit und achte in den Beispielen auf Präposition und Verbform.
Apprenez l’expression comme une unité fixe et observez la préposition et la forme verbale dans les exemples.
Memory hook: Build a clear mental picture from “run down” and connect it to this meaning: tired and slightly unwell.
How to use “run down”
- I’ve been feeling run down lately.
- You look run down — take the afternoon off.
Common mistake: Treat “run down” as a fixed expression. Notice its exact word order in the examples.
Learn it in context
This expression belongs to Lesson 15, where you can compare it with other idioms about health and practise it interactively.
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