taking forty winks
Example Sentences
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The old driver was curled up on his wagon, taking "forty winks," as he called a nap, before starting on the road again.
From Mr. Stubbs's Brother A Sequel to 'Toby Tyler' by Otis, James
Phil felt uncommonly drowsy himself, in spite of his long night's rest, and was thinking of taking forty winks when a gentle rustle in the branches made him look up quickly.
From The Junior Classics — Volume 8 Animal and Nature Stories by Patten, William
The Marchioness felt she was justified in taking forty winks, and did so.
From Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy by Wells, David Dwight
It's no good your blinking like an owl and pretending you weren't taking forty winks.
From The Pioneers by Prichard, Katharine Susannah
At last Helen awoke with a start and found Mr. Palsey taking forty winks opposite her.
From Daisy Ashford: Her Book by Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury)
