blanket drill

blanket drill

A military term for sleep. Is it time for blanket drill yet? I'm exhausted. The blanket drill never lasts long enough. It feels like the sun comes up as soon as I close my eyes. A: "What's the blanket drill?" B: "Don't worry, kid, it'll be your favorite part of basic training."

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blanket drill

n. a night’s sleep; sleep. (Military.) Fred is still on blanket drill. He’s in for it.

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