go limp

Frequency: 7.17.5 per million words

To suddenly lose all stiffness in the body, often due to fainting, relaxation or fear.

limpVERB + limp

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Examples (10)

  • Her body suddenly went limp.
  • The exhausted runner's legs went limp after crossing the finish line.
  • His hands went limp as the shocking news was delivered.
  • After the long battle, the warrior's sword arm went limp.
  • She felt herself go limp with relief when the danger passed.
  • The child's toy arm went limp after repeated play.
  • He tried to resist, but his muscles went limp from exhaustion.
  • The puppet's strings snapped, and it went limp on the stage.
  • Frightened, the small bird went limp in the rescuer's hand.
  • The stress of the situation made her entire body go limp.