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sleep a wink

[sleep a wink] {v. phr.} To get a moment's sleep; enjoy a bit of sleep. - Used in negative and conditional statements and in questions. * /I didn't sleep a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

beauty sleep

[beauty sleep] {n.} A nap or rest taken to improve the appearance. * /She took her beauty sleep before the party./ * /Many famous beauties take a beauty sleep every […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sleep out

[sleep out] {v.} 1. To sleep outdoors. * /The Scouts plan to sleep out next Saturday./ 2. To go home at night instead of sleeping at the place where you […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sleep off

[sleep off] {v. phr.} To sleep until the effect of too much alcohol or drugs passes. * /George had too many beers last night and he is now sleeping off […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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