take a nap

take a nap

To sleep for a short period of time separate from one's primary period of sleeping, especially in the middle of the day. I think you should go take a nap. You look like you're about to fall asleep standing up! I haven't taken naps since I was a child.

See also: nap, take

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take a nap

to have a brief period of sleep. I took a short nap just after lunch. The baby takes a long nap each afternoon.

See also: nap, take

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