Plural of flagging; instances of declining energy, or paving stones laid in a pattern.
From the gerund 'flagging' of the verb 'flag' (Old Norse flag). Also used for flat paving stones, creating multiple meanings depending on context.
The word 'flagging' has a split personality—it can mean your energy is declining, OR it can refer to flat stone pavement used in gardens and walkways, a completely different but equally valid meaning!
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