out of spoons

Completely out of energy or motivation for the day. Particularly used by those suffering from a disease or disability of some kind.

Source: The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino ( butyoudontlooksick.com/spoons.htm )

"Sorry, I can't come over tonight. I ran out of spoons."

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slam back

To down an alcoholic drink all in one go, without pause for breath (and sometimes without more than one swallow, unlike a chug). Most commonly used with shots.

Hey man, watch, I'm gonna slam back this vodka.

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