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catch forty winks and take forty winks; have forty winks Fig. to take a nap; to get some sleep. I'll just catch forty winks before getting ready for the party. I think I'll go to bed and take forty winks. See you in the morning. forty winks Fig. a nap; some sleep. I could use forty winks before I have to get to work. I need forty winks before I get started again. See also: wink Life begins at forty. Prov. By the time you are forty years old, you have enough experience and skill to do what you want to do with your life. (Often said as an encouragement to those reaching middle age.) Alan: Why are you so depressed? Jane: Tomorrow's my fortieth birthday. Alan: Cheer up! Life begins at forty. For Pete, life began at forty, because by that time he had enough financial security to enjoy himself now and then, rather than having to work all the time. forty winks (informal) a short sleep during the day She just had time to put her feet up and catch forty winks before dinner. See also: wink How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The nearly fortyfold net increase in the nominal OITP index over this period stands in stark contrast to the net increase of about 40 percent in the real OITP index that was noted earlier. |
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