I'm so tired, I can barely keep my eyes open.

Meaning: This means that the person is very sleepy and is having difficulty staying awake.

Choice of Words: Tired means feeling weary or exhausted. Barely means almost not. Keep means to continue to have or hold something. Eyes are the organs of sight. Open means not closed.

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