
Hors de combat
Combat Origin
Understand that it originates from warfare, implying being out of action due to injury or damage.
The soldiers were hors de combat after the intense battle.
Beyond Sports
While often sports-related, it's also used to describe any situation where someone is unable to participate.
After the long day, I was practically hors de combat for the evening party.
Emotional Use
It can describe emotional or mental incapacity, not just physical.
Grief left her hors de combat, unable to focus on work.