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Take a good rest vs have a good rest

Both phrases 'Take a good rest' and 'Have a good rest' are correct. They have similar meanings and can be used interchangeably. The choice between them depends on personal preference or regional variations.
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Take a good rest

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means to have a period of relaxation or sleep to recover energy or relieve fatigue.

Some examples from our editors:

  • After a long day at work, I need to take a good rest.
  • I'm feeling exhausted, I think I'll take a good rest this weekend.
  • Apr 28, 2016 ... maruo: I've never heard anyone in America say or write, "get a good rest" or "take a good rest". But maybe they say expressions like these ...
  • Jul 13, 2023 ... "Take a good rest": This phrase suggests that the person should actively choose to take or engage in a restful period. It implies a sense of ...
  • Mar 4, 2020 ... "Take a good rest": This phrase suggests that the person should actively choose to take or engage in a restful period. It implies a sense of ...
  • Jan 18, 2021 ... 1448 likes, 10 comments - coldfear on January 18, 2021: "Climbing hard also means climbing smart. Take a good rest when you find one.".
  • Jun 20, 2021 ...Take a good rest.” is possible, but it's more an order to take a rest, so it would only make sense if they obviously need rest but are slow or ...
  • Jan 24, 2023 ... Take a good rest with Yoshi. Art. r/YosHi - a cartoon of a dinosaur sitting on a rock.
  • Oct 8, 2024 ... 801 likes, 19 comments - kelly_harrington14 on October 8, 2024: "I have not been doing too much exercise lately, trying to take a good rest.
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... ... take a good rest after eating they're super spacious and my best ... their salmon sashimi was so fresh, I loved it!! the hotel is right upstairs ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • get a good rest
  • enjoy a good rest
  • have a nice rest
  • have a relaxing rest

have a good rest

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase means to have a period of relaxation or sleep to recover energy or relieve fatigue.

Examples:

  • You've been working hard, make sure to have a good rest.
  • I hope you have a good rest tonight.
  • Oct 22, 2021 ... 14 votes, 10 comments. This saying - Have a good rest of your day - has become a huge pet peeve of mine. Drives me crazy when people say it ...
  • Jul 13, 2023 ... It is more proper to say “Have a good rest.” If you want to wish someone goodnight, you could also say… “Good night! Sleep tight!” (more ...
  • Sep 24, 2017 ... "You have a good rest of your life, kid" · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Mar 4, 2020 ... “Have a good rest.” is the usual phrase. It presumes that the person is already going to take a rest, and expresses hope that their rest is good.
  • Jun 24, 2022 ... Is 'have a good rest of your night' grammatically correct? What does the 'rest of the night' mean here? In this sentence, the noun “rest” means ...
  • Aug 20, 2019 ... Have a good REST of the day. To me, it means enjoy whatever rest you have today. Be it a nap, or sitting down to read a good book or to play ...
  • Nov 21, 2016 ... Let's not coach our employees to say, “Have a good rest of your day.” This phrase has recently become popular among retail clerks where I ...
  • Dec 27, 2022 ... 355 likes, 14 comments - jonahnimoy on December 27, 2022: "December dumpy dump y'all have a good rest of the year now, ya hear?".
  • ... "Jimmy Page needs to have a good rest". "Jimmy Page needs to have a good rest". royalrumpus. By royalrumpus. June 4, 2014 in News · Start new topic.
  • Jan 27, 2023 ... 75 likes, 0 comments - persimondreams on January 27, 2023: "Did you have a good rest this week? Are you ready for Project Quilting Challenge ...

Alternatives:

  • take a good rest
  • get a good rest
  • enjoy a good rest
  • have a nice rest

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