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some Zs
noun as in forty winks
Example Sentences
The ubiquity of cellphones, tablet computers and other buzzy distractions for years has undermined the ability of many people to catch some Zs.
There's no problem with a 48-year-old man "resting his eyes" a bit before walking 18, of course, but unfortunately for Kevin Kyle Keanu Keith Mitchell, Phil decided to catch some Zs directly in front of his locker, leaving the 2019 Honda Classic champ hopelessly unsure of what to do about the five-time Major champion curled up on top of his stuff.
Plus, if I’m on a plane long enough to catch some Zs, muting my surroundings helps immensely.
Like whales and dolphins, northern fur seals switch off half of their brain to catch some Zs at sea in order to maintain a low level of alertness.
In fact, Blanco’s research has found that hibernators have to undergo periodic arousals so they can catch some Zs!
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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