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Definition |
to get some sleep |
Examples |
1) After a long day of work, I'm going to go home and
get some shuteye.
2) The baby was so fussy last night. I didn't
get much shuteye. |
Etymology |
The term dates back to the early 20th
century and is derived from the combination of "shut" (meaning closed)
and "eye" (referring to sleep or rest). |
Synonyms |
hit the sack, crash |
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