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In the land of Nod

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Metaphorical Nod

In this phrase, 'Nod' does not refer to an actual place, but to a state of sleep or rest.

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He nodded off in the meeting and was in the land of Nod in no time.
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Not Literal

Don't misunderstand it as someone actually going to a place called Nod; it's about falling asleep.

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After a long day at work, she quickly went to the land of Nod.
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Poetic Use

Often used in a poetic or quaint way to express the idea of someone sleeping.

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The baby's in the land of Nod after the lullaby.
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