Running on empty B1
When work's piling up and you can feel it starting to get to you.
Saying the pressure's getting to you
burn out B2 — become exhaustedA: You look really tired lately. Everything okay?
B: Honestly, I think I'm starting to burn out from all this overtime.
Telling someone to ease off
slow down B2 — become less activeA: You look exhausted.
B: Yeah, I think I need to slow down a bit.
For nuanceC1 · for nuance
take its toll C1 — cause gradual damage (often over time)A: You look exhausted lately. Everything okay?
B: Honestly, the long commute is starting to take its toll on me.
Too much on
Rachel: Honestly, I think I'm about to burn out. I've not had a proper day off in weeks.
Marcus: You do need to slow down a bit. All those late nights will take their toll eventually.
Rachel: I know. I'm rubbish at switching off — I just keep saying yes to everything.
Marcus: You've got to learn to switch off, or it'll catch up with you.
Checking in on a mate
Leah: You've seemed really run down lately. How are you holding up?
Sam: Not brilliant, if I'm honest. The pressure's really starting to take its toll.
Leah: You should slow down for a bit. Even a long weekend would help.
Sam: Fair enough. I don't want it getting on top of me.