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Sleeping

take a nap

This is sleeping during the daytime.

(someone) got a good night's sleep

(someone) is passed out "Passing out" means going to sleep suddenly and accidentally.

a heavy sleeper

This describes someone who doesn't wake up easily at night.

(someone) sleeps like a baby

This is a heavy sleep that seems peaceful.

(someone) sleeps like a log.

This is a heavy sleep that seems a bit boring.

(someone) snores

They make noises with their nose while sleeping

(someone) sleeps on (his or her) back

You can also sleep on your side or on your stomach.

I usually get about six hours of sleep a night.

Not sleeping

(someone) stayed up late

(someone) was tossing and turning all night

This means moving around a lot in your sleep.

(someone) is a restless sleeper

This means that you move around a lot and wake up in the middle of the night.

(someone) has insomnia

This is the medical name for not being able to sleep well.

pull an all-nighterThis means staying up all night to work on something or go out.

a night owl

This is a person who likes to stay up late.

Waking up

(someone) gets to sleep in tomorrow

Sleep until late in the day.

crawl back in bed

Go to bed again after waking up.

wake up to an alarm

This means waking up when the alarm clock rings.

get up at the crack of dawnThis means waking up as soon as the sun rises.

Damn! I overslept!

This means sleeping too late.

Rise and shine!

Say this to someone as they're waking up. It sounds bright and cheerful.

an early bird

This is someone who wakes up early.

Feeling sleepy

(some medicine) makes me drowsy.

Use this phrase to talk about medicine.

I can barely hold my eyes open. Say this if you're really sleepy but trying to stay awake.

I'm exhausted!

Say this if you're really tired.

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