snooze off
The phrase "snooze off" describes the act of falling asleep, often unintentionally or for a short duration.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To fall asleep, usually for a short time and often without planning to.
Example
- He snoozed off during the lecture because he was so tired.
- She tends to snooze off while watching TV in the evening.
B2Recovery
(informal)To sleep in order to recover from the effects of something, such as fatigue or a hangover.
Example
- He snoozed off the effects of the long flight.
- After the party, she needed to snooze off her hangover.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "snooze off":
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