Idioms about Sleep and Sleep Deprivation

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Which idiom best describes someone who is deeply engrossed in sleep?

  • Sleepy head (correct)
  • Asleep at the switch
  • Sleep on it
  • Sleep like a baby

The idiom 'sleep on it' means to fall asleep immediately.

False (B)

What does the idiom 'to put an animal to sleep' mean?

To kill an animal painlessly, usually because it is very sick or injured

The idiom 'have/take ________ winks' refers to a short period of sleep or a nap.

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Match the following idioms with their meanings:

<p>Sleep like a log = Sleep deeply and soundly Be dead to the world = In a very deep sleep Not have/get a wink of sleep = To not sleep at all</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which idiom signifies being inattentive to one's responsibilities?

<p>Asleep at the switch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Saying 'Sleep tight' is a way to wish someone a good night's sleep.

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What is another term for 'mercy killing,' also expressed in one of the idioms?

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If someone is described as not having gotten a ______ of sleep, it means they haven't slept at all.

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Connect each idiom with the most appropriate scenario:

<p>Sleepy head = Describing someone who always oversleeps. Sleep on it = Deciding to postpone a decision until the next day. Sleep like a baby = Highlighting how well one slept during the night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely consequence of consistently poor sleep habits?

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The text implies that most people are actively taking steps to address their sleep problems.

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According to Robert Stickgold, what specific cognitive ability can improved sleep enhance?

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Taking sleeping pills may lead to _______ behavior if it becomes a habit.

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Match the following English terms with their Arabic translations:

<p>Likely = من المرجح Delicious = طعمه لذيذ/ رائحته رائعة Worn out = مرهق = متعب</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is identified as a potential effect of a lack of adequate sleep?

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The passage suggests that even if you're constantly fatigued, it's unlikely to affect your happiness or success.

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Besides chronic diseases and injuries, what specific mental health condition is identified as a risk associated with insufficient sleep?

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The passage describes compelling evidence that better sleep can improve the ability to ______ and ______.

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Associate each term from the passage with its correct definition:

<p>Terminology = A system of terms belonging to a particular subject. Sleeping pills = Pills that help people to sleep. Insomnia = Inability to Sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'sleep deprived' imply in the context of the text?

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Addressing poor sleeping habits is a complex and difficult step towards self-improvement.

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Define habit-forming in the context of medicines or behaviors, according to the text.

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The passage describes sleep aids as medicine that ______.

<p>helps people to sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the term with the impact on health:

<p>Sleep deprived = Risks of developing chronic diseases Fatigued = Decline in happiness, Accidental injuries = Insuffiecient sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'for good' mean?

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Accidental injuries are associated with good sleep

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What's another word for tired/exhausted?

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The Arabic translation of 'Sleeping pills' is ______.

<p>حبوب منومة</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their primary association:

<p>Sleep deprived = Associated with Chronic diseases Fatigued = Associated with decline in happiness Accidental injuries = Insuffiecient sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the text, what outcome is associated when taking sleeping pills?

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The article suggest that it is not important to get good sleep

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What is the Arabic translation of "Probably"

<p>من المرجح</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Arabic of for good is ______

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Connect the terms to its translation

<p>لذيذ = Delicious متعب = Worn out منوم = Sleeping pills</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are symptoms from sleep deprivations?

<p>Depression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Prescribing habit-forming medicines is a solution for mental health

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define convincingly.

<p>Persuasively</p> Signup and view all the answers

Another work for tiredness is ______

<p>exhausted</p> Signup and view all the answers

What's the difference between chronic and accidental

<p>Chronic = Disease that lasts for a long time Accidental = Injuries that happen by chance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Sleepy head

Someone who sleeps deeply.

Asleep at the wheel

To be asleep during one's being in duty; inattentive to one's responsibility.

Sleep on it

To wait before making a decision.

Sleep tight

Sleep well; good night.

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Sleep like a log

Sleep deeply and soundly.

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Be dead to the world

In a very deep sleep.

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Sleep like a baby

To get full sleep.

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Put an animal to sleep

To kill an animal because it is very sick (euthanasia, mercy killing).

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Have/take forty winks

To take a short period of sleep, especially during the day (take a nap).

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Not have/get a wink of sleep

Not to sleep at all.

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Likely

Probably

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Delicious

Good taste/smell

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For good

For ever

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Worn out

Exhausted, Very Tired

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Sleeping pills

Pills that help people to sleep

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Suffer

Get worse

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Prescribe

To decide the medicines someone needs

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Habit forming

To have the possibility of forming a habit

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Convincingly

Persuasively

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Sleep deprived

Someone who can't get enough sleep

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Mental and physical health

Health conditions of body and brain

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Fatigued

Tired/ exhausted

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Chronic diseases

Disease that lasts for a long time

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Accidental injuries

Injuries that happen by chance

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Self-improvement

To develop oneself

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Solid- well controlled evidence

Strong and well-formed evidence

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Insomnia

Inability to sleep

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Physicians

Doctors

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Sleep aid

Medicine that helps people to sleep

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Study Notes

Idiomatic Phrases

  • Sleepy head means someone who sleeps deeply.
  • "Asleep in the switch" or "asleep at the wheel" signifies being inattentive to one's responsibilities while on duty.
  • “Sleep on it" means to wait before making a decision.
  • Sleep tight is a wish for someone to sleep well, meaning good night.
  • Sleep like a log describes sleeping deeply and soundly.
  • Be dead to the world means to be in a very deep sleep.
  • Sleep like a baby means to get full sleep.
  • Put an animal to sleep means to kill an animal because it is very sick, euthanasia or mercy killing.
  • Have/take forty winks means to take a short period of sleep, especially during the day (take a nap).
  • Not have/get a wink of sleep means not to sleep at all.

Sleep Deprivation

  • Society is sleep-deprived, which can negatively impact mental and physical health.
  • Continuous exhaustion affects happiness, success, and effectiveness.
  • Insufficient sleep impairs thinking, relationships, and increases the risk of chronic diseases, injuries, and depression.
  • Improving sleep habits is a key step in self-improvement.
  • Better sleep enhances learning and memory.
  • Robert Stickgold from Harvard Medical School emphasizes sleep's importance in relation to insomnia.
  • Doctors often prescribe sleep aids, which may disrupt natural sleep patterns and potentially lead to dependency and erratic behavior.

Terms of Passage

  • Likely means probably.
  • Delicious means good in taste and/or smell.
  • For good means forever.
  • Worn out means exhausted or very tired.
  • Sleeping pills refers to pills that help people to sleep.
  • Suffer means to get worse.
  • Prescribe means to decide the medicines someone needs.
  • Habit-forming refers to the possibility of forming a habit.
  • Convincingly means persuasively.
  • Sleep deprived refers to someone who can't get enough sleep
  • Mental and physical health describes the health conditions of the body and the brain.
  • Fatigued means tired or exhausted.
  • Chronic diseases refers to disease that lasts for a long time.
  • Accidental injuries describes injuries that happen by chance
  • Self-improvement means to develop oneself.
  • Solid-well controlled evidence means strong and well-formed evidence
  • Insomnia means inability to sleep.
  • Physicians refers to doctors.
  • Sleep aid refers to medicine that helps people to sleep.

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