something that is useless or unsuccessful
The compaign against the killing of endangered species was a dead loss.
The meeting was a dead loss because nothing went according to plan.
dead loss
vexed
(a) /vekst/ full of difficulties
Human smuggling is another vexed issue.
His new article sheds light on the vexed question of authanasia.
be dead on your feet
to be very tired but still standing, working, etc.
By the end of the day, the workers were dead on their feet.
fit to drop
extremely tired
After the run they were fit to drop.
ready to drop
to be very tired
I'd just walked ten miles and was ready to drop.
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