Common Everyday Phrases

didn't sleep a wink

slept like a log

morning sickness

Amy: "Oh, Arthur, I'm so tired. I didn't sleep a wink last night."

Arthur: "You didn't? Well, I slept like a log! Why couldn't you sleep? Do you know?"

Amy: "Yes, because of nausea. I think I may be developing morning sickness."

Arthur: "Well, I'm sick of mornings, too. I'd rather sleep all day, but that wish doesn't keep me awake at night!"

Amy: "No, Arthur, morning sickness! Oh, just never mind, I'm going to take a nap!" (Amy runs out of the room crying)

Arthur: (talking to himself) "Gee, I wonder if mood swings are part of morning sickness..."

didn't sleep a wink
was not able to sleep at all

slept like a log
slept very well

morning sickness
a problem with nausea related to pregnancy

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