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take a nap vs get some shut eye

Both 'take a nap' and 'get some shut eye' are correct phrases used to indicate the act of sleeping for a short period during the day. They are interchangeable and convey the same meaning.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 1004 views

take a nap

This phrase is correct and commonly used to refer to the act of sleeping for a short period during the day.

It is used when someone wants to rest or sleep briefly, especially during the day. It implies a short duration of sleep.

Examples:

I'm feeling tired, I need to take a nap.
She takes a nap every afternoon to recharge.
Taking a nap can help improve productivity.

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They let me take a nap.
I'll take a nap at Nagamatsu's.
Hello. I'm trying to take a nap.
I think I'm going to my room to take a nap.
I'm going to take a nap.
I need to take a nap.
Okay. Time to take a nap.
You can take a nap in your thinking room.
Now, Napster can take a nap.
Enough to make a dinosaur take a nap.
All you had to do was take a nap.
I am going to take a nap now.
Maybe he went to take a nap, a stroll.
I'd like to go hiking and take a nap in the mountain.
If you have to take a nap, have one of the other guys watch her.
You told me you went into the bedroom to take a nap.
You hurt your back trying to take a nap!
Excuse me, I'm going to take a nap.
I think you're not getting any sleep tonight, so you might want to take a nap at work today.

Alternatives:

have a nap
nap for a while
grab a quick nap
catch a few winks

get some shut eye

This phrase is correct and is a more informal way of saying 'take a nap'. It is also commonly used to refer to getting some sleep.

It is used informally to mean sleeping or resting, especially when someone is tired. It implies the need for sleep or rest.

Examples:

I need to get some shut eye before the meeting.
After a long day, all I want to do is get some shut eye.
He finally got some shut eye after staying up all night.

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Just try to get some shut eye, Miss Lily.
Listen, boys - we'd better get some shut eye.
One of you kick back, get some shut eye.
OK. Get some shut eye.
Well, everyone debone a bunk and get some shut-eye.
I Was Trying To Get Some Shut-Eye.
Get some shut-eye, it's so comfy here.
I need to get some shut-eye.
Sure, I should get some shut-eye.
Okay, let's get some shut-eye.
Either way, I'll get some shut-eye.
Let's get these weapons and supplies stowed before we get some shut-eye.
So I just told him to drop the passenger off, and then go home and get some shut-eye.
Head back to the motel, jimmy, get some shut-eye.
Now, the rest of you try to get some shut-eye.
All right, everybody get some shut-eye!
You all take advantage of the time now to have your men get some shut-eye.
People are trying to get some shut-eye.
If he's asleep, you all get some shut-eye and come back in the morning.
Why don't you get some shut-eye?

Alternatives:

catch some Z's
grab some shuteye
get some rest
have a snooze

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