Out Like A Light

"Out Like A Light" is phrase used to expressed someone's state of sleep; usually exasperatingly tired and in complete deep sleep. It compares an individuals state to a light bulb going out and running its course for light display. If a lightbulb burns out, you can no longer use it. The phrase "Out Like A Light" exaggerates an individual or group's sleeping state through the comparison of a light bulb.

"Damn. They are out like a light, they didn't even hear the fireworks outside."

by idkijustw0rkhere September 10, 2025