[Idiom] CATCH SOME ZS. - Learn Popular Sayings About Sleep Easily

Catch some Zs.

Catch some Zs.

/kætʃ sʌm ziːz/

Get some sleep.

Ever wondered what someone means when they say they need to "catch some Zs"? This playful idiom simply refers to getting some sleep. The "Zs" represent the sound of snoring, often depicted in comic books and cartoons as 'Zzzz'. So, when someone mentions they're off to catch some Zs, they're actually saying they're going to take a nap or go to bed for the night. This saying is especially handy for light-hearted conversations about rest and relaxation!

Example Sentences

  1. I'm so tired, I need to go home and catch some Zs.

    You're so exhausted that you plan to sleep as soon as you get home.

  2. After the long journey, all he wanted was to catch some Zs.

    Exhausted from traveling, his priority was to sleep.

  3. She decided to skip the party and catch some Zs instead, hoping to feel refreshed.

    Opting out of socializing to sleep, she hopes to restore her energy.

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