Take a sleep vs Have a sleep

Both "take a sleep" and "have a sleep" are commonly used phrases in English, but they have slightly different meanings. "Take a sleep" is not a standard phrase in English, while "have a sleep" is more commonly used to mean to have a nap or get some rest.

Last updated: April 05, 2024 • 680 views

Take a sleep

This phrase is not a standard or commonly used expression in English.

The phrase "take a sleep" is not a correct or common way to express the idea of sleeping. It is better to use other phrases like "have a sleep" or "take a nap."

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As explained above, when a person below the 55% spiritual level takes a sleep position of lying on his back, his Central Channel is not activated.
Now I want to tear this smell off me and take a good sleep.
I want to take a shower and sleep for, like, two days.
Sleep Properly: To stay healthy and fit a person should take a sound sleep for 6-7 hours per day.
So I'd like to take you to a sleep center so we can monitor you at night. I'm sorry.
So I'd like to take you to a sleep center so we can monitor you at night. I'm sorry.
Do you take a nap or sleep during the day?
OK, I bet you are exhausted, take a bath and sleep early tonight.
You should take a pill and sleep You'll feel better
Casa, home. A place where I am what I am. A home where to eat, take a bath, sleep.
We can take a car ride and sleep in a tent.
Perhaps it is time for you to take a vacation or just sleep.
I'd like to take a break now and sleep.
However, parents have the same feeling, and it is very laborious and patient to take a baby to quiet sleep.
Located in natural environments that takes you into a peaceful sleep.
Tonight, thanks to your consideration, I'll take a small dose and sleep peacefully.
That's certain, 'tis dangerous to take a cold, to sleep, to drink...!
Tonight was not as bad as yesterday: less mosquitoes, a bit of wind, but above all, a great tiredness that, with the sound of the sea, takes us in a deep sleep.
If you want to sleep or pass out during the weekend, it's an individual thing; take along a tent, sleep in car, inside the band hall etc. where ever you want.
What I started by saying is take sleep seriously.

Alternatives:

have a sleep
take a nap
get some rest
go to sleep
get some shut-eye

Have a sleep

This phrase is a common way to express the idea of having a nap or getting some rest.

"Have a sleep" is a commonly used phrase to mean taking a nap or getting some rest. It is a casual way to refer to the act of sleeping for a short period.

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We have a sleep lab in the basement.
Now, go on, have a sleep.
And now let me 'cause me wants to have a sleep.
Things'll seem a lot clearer once you go home and have a sleep.
I simply have a sleep disorder!
We don't want just to have a sleep in our hostel.
I think it's time for Eddie to have a sleep now.
The monitor shall have a sleep(3) mode power consumption of <= 10 watts.
They all have a sleep timer, wheels (except SPIRY 8) and safety devices necessary for maximum reliability for the operator.
The first was that sleep disruption actually precedes certain types of mental illness, and we've shown that in those young individuals who are at high risk of developing bipolar disorder, they already have a sleep abnormality prior to any clinical diagnosis of bipolar.
And now I'm confused, but I also see my eyes open, and then I heard myself labored breathing, which is what I do when I have a sleep paralysis attack.
I thought I might have a sleep disorder, like narcolepsy, you know?
If you even suspect you have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, do not hesitate to talk to your sleep apnea doctor and start getting treatment like, yesterday.
I think that deep down he knew that there was no way to hide from the presence of the Lord but none the less he went below decks to have a sleep.
And to make the journey to your destination a more pleasant experience, we have a sleep mask and slipper set for an expert traveller.
Do you have a sleep routine? What I mean is do you sleep and wake up at around the same time each day? Having a sleep routine will help you get consistent sleep.
They'll have a sleep.
I have a sleep disorder.
Now, go on, have a sleep.
Also, print-capable products with just one sleep mode will not have a sleep mode in the final period.

Alternatives:

take a nap
get some rest
go to sleep
get some shut-eye
catch some Z's

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