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Collocation

get enough sleep

verb + quantifier + noun verb + quantifier + noun

Definition

to sleep for a sufficient amount of time to feel rested and function well

'get enough sleep' is a common English collocation. to sleep for a sufficient amount of time to feel rested and function well

Visual cue for get enough sleep

get + enough + sleep

“I need to get enough sleep before the exam tomorrow.”

Examples

  • I try to _____ enough sleep on weeknights.
  • She didn’t _____ enough sleep last night, so she’s tired today.
  • If you don’t _____ enough sleep, it’s harder to focus in class.
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  • He’s been working late and hasn’t _____ enough sleep all week.
  • I’m going to bed early so I can _____ enough sleep before my flight.
  • Parents often worry that their kids don’t _____ enough sleep during the school year.
  • After the deadline, she finally _____ enough sleep and felt better.
  • To _____ enough sleep, he stopped drinking coffee after lunch.
  • It’s difficult to _____ enough sleep when there’s constant noise outside.