Everyday Life - Sleep

Discover how English idioms like "hit the sack" and "forty winks" relate to sleep in English.

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to hit the sack

[phrase]

to rest one's mind and body, with one's eyes closed

Ex: I had a long day at work, so I'm going to hit the sack early tonight.

to not sleep a wink

[phrase]

to get no sleep

Ex: After the thunderstorm, I didn't sleep a wink because of the loud noise.

to sleep like a baby

[phrase]

to manage to get a full sleep without anyone or anything interrupting

Ex: I have to set numerous alarms for the morning because I sleep like a log every night!

to toss and turn

[phrase]

to constantly turn over to the sides due to having difficulty sleeping

Ex: I tossed and turned all night. I don't know why I wasn't able to stay asleep.

to catch some Z's

[phrase]

to manage to get some sleep

Ex: After the long flight, I need to catch some Z's to combat jet lag.

down for the count

[phrase]

sleeping so soundly that one cannot be easily awakened

Ex: After pulling an all-nighter to meet the deadline, I was down for the count and needed a long nap.

forty winks

[noun]

a short, light nap or brief sleep taken to rest and regain energy

Ex: During the lunch break, I like to take forty winks in my office to recharge for the afternoon.

to pound one's ear

[phrase]

to start going to sleep

Ex: After the exhausting hike, I pounded my ear the moment I hit the bed.

to hit the hay

[phrase]

to get in bed for sleeping

Ex: Hitting the sack can feel very good after a long hard day.

early bird

[noun]

someone who has a tendency to get up early every morning

Ex: She's always been an early bird, waking up at the crack of dawn to start her day.

rise and shine

[sentence]

used to tell someone it is time to get up and get out of bed

Ex: Rise and shine, sleepy head! You've got a busy morning, so you'd better get a move on.

night owl

[noun]

a person who has a tendency to sleep very late at night

Ex: She has always been a night owl, working on her creative projects late into the night.

in the land of the living

[phrase]

used to refer to someone who is completely awake and conscious

Ex: As the sun rose over the horizon, Mark emerged from his deep slumber and joined the rest of his family in the living room, finally in the land of the living.

out like a light

[phrase]

(of a person) in a state of deep unconsciousness or sleep, typically due to extreme fatigue

Ex: . As soon as my head hit the pillow, I was out like a light.

to sleep like a log

[phrase]

to sleep very deeply

Ex: After the long hike, I slept like a log, not waking up until morning.

Everyday Life
Appetite	Drinking & Smoking	Food & Hunger	Relieving Oneself
Resting & Relaxing	Sleep	Fun & Entertainment	Smile & Laughter
Communication	Socializing	Experiment & Exploration	Habit & Routine
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