went out like a light
went out like a light is the simple past of go out like a light.
Meaning of go out like a light
Verb
go out like a light (third-person singular simple present goes out like a light, present participle going out like a light, simple past went out like a light, past participle gone out like a light)
- To fall asleep quickly.
Questions about went out like a light
- What is went out like a light the simple past of?
- Went out like a light is the simple past of go out like a light.
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