Sleep in

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verb

To sleep until later in the morning than usual.

On weekends, I usually sleep in until 10 am.
Visual representation of "sleep in" - To sleep until later in the morning than usual

Often appears as...

  • sleep in late
  • sleep in on weekends
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Weekends and Holidays

Used to express leisurely mornings on days off from work or school.

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I'm going to sleep in on the holiday.
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Not Negative

Doesn't necessarily imply laziness; it's often planned and enjoyed.

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After a long week, I deserve to sleep in.
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Casual Use

Common in casual, everyday conversation rather than formal use.

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Let's sleep in tomorrow and relax.
Visual representation of the word "Sleep in"

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