Stick a Fork In It
Meaning:
Stick a fork in it is a common idiom that means something is finished. It can refer to things that are no longer functional; to people who feel exhausted; or food that is done cooking.
Example: Gilbert went to the gym and exercised for an hour. After his workout, he became tired and wanted to go home to rest. Thus, concerning him, someone might say: “Stick a fork in him, he’s done.”
Note: Sometimes the words “(he/she/it’s) done” follow immediately after this phrase, like in the example above.
Synonyms / Similar Phrases:
In terms of ‘no longer functional’:
1. Down and out
2. Down for the count
3. Out of commission
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