Sweep over
Hi,
Would you ever use the word ‘sweep over’ to describe sudden tiredness?
I know that you’d normally say something like:”I suddenly feel washed out/tired/exhausted.”
However, I want to describe the sudden strike of weariness a person sometimes experiences.
What about:
“I feel like a wave of weariness has just swept over me. I’m so tired.”
I’m afraid that a lot of you will object to the use of ‘wave’ as you might find it too literary, but I’m sure that something similar must be commonly used in conversation. Perhaps you can come up with some alternatives.
Thank you! 
Top answer
"Sweep over" is a common expression. It does not even need any help from "wave" or "feel". In fact, they belabor the metaphor.
- "Sweep over" is a common expression.
- It does not even need any help from "wave" or "feel".
- In fact, they belabor the metaphor.
- Weariness can simply sweep over you.
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"Sweep over" is a common expression. It does not even need any help from "wave" or "feel". In fact, they belabor the metaphor. Weariness can simply sweep over you.
0It works. The term, "a wave of", is commonly used to describe a surge of physical and emotional feelings a person suddenly experiences.
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