Sleep like a log/baby

verb phrase

To sleep very deeply.

I was so tired after the hike, I slept like a log.
Visual representation of "sleep like a log/baby" - To sleep very deeply

Often appears as...

  • slept like a log
  • sleep like a log

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To sleep peacefully, without waking.

The baby finally slept like a baby through the night.
Visual representation of "sleep like a log/baby" - To sleep peacefully, without waking

Often appears as...

  • slept like a baby
  • sleep like a baby

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To sleep very deeply.

I was so tired after the hike, I slept like a log.
Visual representation of "sleep like a log/baby" - To sleep very deeply

Often appears as...

  • slept like a log
  • sleep like a log

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

verb phrase

To sleep peacefully, without waking.

The baby finally slept like a baby through the night.
Visual representation of "sleep like a log/baby" - To sleep peacefully, without waking

Often appears as...

  • slept like a baby
  • sleep like a baby

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "sleep like a log/baby"
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Deep Uninterrupted Sleep

The phrase emphasizes undisturbed sleep with no signs of restlessness, just like a log

Illustration for Deep Uninterrupted Sleep
He slept like a log, not even the thunderstorm woke him up.
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Physical Exhaustion

Often used after physical exertion, suggesting that the sleep is a result of being very tired.

Illustration for Physical Exhaustion
After the marathon, I slept like a log.
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Informal Expression

This idiom is casual and usually used in informal conversations or writing.

Illustration for Informal Expression
Sorry for not answering my phone, I slept like a log last night.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Deep Uninterrupted Sleep

The phrase emphasizes undisturbed sleep with no signs of restlessness, just like a log

Illustration for Deep Uninterrupted Sleep
He slept like a log, not even the thunderstorm woke him up.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Exhaustion

Often used after physical exertion, suggesting that the sleep is a result of being very tired.

Illustration for Physical Exhaustion
After the marathon, I slept like a log.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Expression

This idiom is casual and usually used in informal conversations or writing.

Illustration for Informal Expression
Sorry for not answering my phone, I slept like a log last night.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Deep Uninterrupted Sleep

The phrase emphasizes undisturbed sleep with no signs of restlessness, just like a log

Illustration for Deep Uninterrupted Sleep
He slept like a log, not even the thunderstorm woke him up.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Exhaustion

Often used after physical exertion, suggesting that the sleep is a result of being very tired.

Illustration for Physical Exhaustion
After the marathon, I slept like a log.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Expression

This idiom is casual and usually used in informal conversations or writing.

Illustration for Informal Expression
Sorry for not answering my phone, I slept like a log last night.
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