Meaning of the word "forty winks" in English
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forty winks
US /ˈfɔːr.ti wɪŋks/
UK /ˈfɔːr.ti wɪŋks/
Idiom
1.
a short sleep, especially during the day
Example:
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I'm going to catch forty winks on the sofa before dinner.
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He usually takes forty winks after lunch.
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