Устала как собака
Ustala kak sobaka
Word-for-word
"Tired like a dog"
English equivalent
"Dog-tired / Dead tired"
What does it mean?
To be extremely exhausted.
Example in use
Russian
После смены я была уставшая как собака.
Translation
After the shift, I was dead tired.
When to use
Use this at the end of a very long, grueling day when your energy levels are near zero.
Origin & cultural note
Interestingly, in Russian, "tired like a dog" is an idiom for extreme fatigue, even though dogs are seen as loyal companions. It denotes the kind of exhaustion you feel after working hard all day.
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