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be out for the count

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be out for the count
to be sleeping deeply
Usage notes: When boxers (= men who fight as a sport) are still not conscious after ten seconds have been counted they are described as 'out for the count'.
I was out for the count so I didn't hear any of it going on.
See also: count, out


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