Meaning of the word "one hour's sleep before midnight is worth two after" in English
What does "one hour's sleep before midnight is worth two after" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
one hour's sleep before midnight is worth two after
US /wʌn ˈaʊərz sliːp bɪˈfɔːr ˈmɪdnaɪt ɪz wɜːrθ tuː ˈæftər/
UK /wʌn ˈaʊəz sliːp bɪˈfɔː ˈmɪdnaɪt ɪz wɜːθ tuː ˈɑːftə/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that sleep gained earlier in the night is more restful and beneficial than sleep gained later
Example:
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You should go to bed early; remember that one hour's sleep before midnight is worth two after.
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I always try to be in bed by ten because one hour's sleep before midnight is worth two after.