catch some z's

Idioms and Phrases

Take a nap, go to sleep, as in I stayed up all night studying so I'd better catch some z's . This term alludes to the buzzing sound of snoring. [ Slang ; second half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

Next to my bed, I played an eight-hour recording of someone snoring like a runaway freight train, while I wore the Sleepbuds to see whether I could still catch some z’s.

From Washington Post

Once you’ve found the perfect stopping point, just climb on top and catch some Z’s, man.

From Seattle Times

Watch as a very aggressive monkey disturbs a cat who’s just trying to catch some Z’s.

From Time

The mascot will be that 4 a.m. reminder of why you started, and why you’ve yet to catch some Z’s.

From Forbes

So don’t underestimate how much work your brain is doing while you catch some z’s.

From Time

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