Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
not-sleep-a-wink-not-get-a-wink-of-sleep
idiom
/nɒt sliːp ə wɪŋk/
Definition
To be unable to sleep at all, often due to worry, stress, or other disturbances.
Examples
- Despite the long journey, I did not sleep a wink on the train, too excited about the adventure ahead.
- She was so anxious about the exam that she didn’t get a wink of sleep last night.
- After hearing the loud noises outside, I knew I wouldn’t sleep a wink after that.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where a person struggles to fall asleep, staying awake throughout the night without a single moment of rest.
Synonyms
- stay awake
- not sleep at all
- be wide awake
