Test incompl/inter-337, Question 5

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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #337 "English Slang Idioms (58)", question 5

"I can't come in to work today. I've been fighting this cold for about a week, and now I'm ......... for the count," Pedro said.

(a) done
(b) down
(c) aboard
(d) away

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #337 "English Slang Idioms (58)", answer 5

"I can't come in to work today. I've been fighting this cold for about a week, and now I'm down for the count," Pedro said.

Correct answer: (b) down
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I'm down for the count.= Does it mean:I have lost a struggle than a boxer who has been knocked out ?
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