English Idiom · Intermediate
do in
To exhaust, to tire out
Pronunciation: say do in
Meaning
To exhaust, to tire out.
Example
By the eighth mile, I was sure that finishing the 10-mile hike would do me in.
By the eighth mile, I was sure that finishing the 10-mile hike would do me in.
Practice tips
- Practice do in out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.