This English lesson has 2 versions: 1) A video and 2) A written version
I recommend you to watch the video and then read the article below.
In this lesson, you will learn 8 idioms and expressions regarding sleep.
sleep like a log
= to sleep very well, without waking up during the night.
A “log” is a long length of wood from a tree. So the literal meaning is to sleep like a piece of wood!
Examples:
Jane is sleeping like a log.
The next morning, Jane says:
Jane: “Last night I slept like a log.”
The verb “sleep” is an irregular verb in English. The past simple form is “slept” and the past participle is also “slept”
fast asleep
“fast asleep” is an adjective. It is a state.
It means to be sleeping very well.
Example:
She is fast asleep.
to not sleep a wink
= to NOT sleep at all.
Example:
Jane: “Last night I didn’t sleep a wink.”
hit the sack
This is an informal expression. It means to go to bed to sleep.
Example:
Jane: “I’m tired. I’m going to hit the sack. Good night!”
drop off to sleep
= the moment you start to sleep.
Example:
Mark dropped off to sleep after lunch.
fall asleep
= to start to sleep.
Example:
Sarah is falling asleep at her desk.
lie-in
This is a noun. The expression is “to have a lie-in”
It means to sleep until a later time than usual. (by choice)
“lie-in” is mainly a British English word and expression. It isn’t often used in American English.
Example:
It’s Saturday. Jane is having a lie-in.
In American English, they say “to sleep in”
Example:
It’s the weekend. Sarah is sleeping in.
oversleep
This is a verb.
It means to sleep until a later time than usual. (NOT by choice)
Example:
Mark wakes up late. When he arrives at work, he says to his boss:
Mark: “Sorry I’m late. I overslept.”
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