Sleep like a log/baby

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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

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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.

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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.
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