catch some z's

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From the typical use of Zs in speech bubbles to represent the sounds a person makes when sleeping (especially snoring).

Pronunciation

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Verb

catch some z's

  1. (idiomatic) To sleep.
    His boss found him catching some z's at his desk yesterday.
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