We're in the dark because the lights went out

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Woman: Where is my flashlight? Ah, here it is. I just switch it on. Ah, that’s better. Now, I can see
what I’m doing. Now, where’s the fuse box. Oh, here it is. Ah.
Man: Frankie, what’s happening? Why are we in the dark?
Woman: We’re in the dark because the lights went out.
Man: Why did the lights go out?
Woman: Because I blew a fuse. In fact, I blew several fuses.
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We’re in the dark because the lights went out.

1- What does “the lights went out” mean?

2- What does “lights” mean in this sentence?

  • Does it mean “lamp/bulb” or does it mean “electricity”?

Thank you

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  1. The lights went out means the lights were turned off or there was a power cut.
  2. In this case ‘lights’ refers to electricity. no lights no electricity.
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Thank you so much, Angelwings :rose:

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