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Forty Winks

MEANING IN ENGLISH

A short, rejuvenating nap during the day to restore focus and stamina.

In context

01

Taking forty winks during the lunch break boosts mental alertness and afternoon productivity.

02

The lead engineer managed to catch forty winks before the critical system launch.

Synonyms

catnap,power nap,doze

Antonyms

deep sleep,sleeplessness,insomnia

Collocations

catch forty winks,take forty winks,grab forty winks

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗