A1 Idiom Informal

Cat nap.

A short sleep.

Meaning

A short sleep, typically during the day.

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Cultural Background

Napping is often seen as a way to boost productivity in the 'hustle culture'. Often used interchangeably with 'forty winks'.

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Keep it short

A cat nap should be under 30 minutes.

Meaning

A short sleep, typically during the day.

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Keep it short

A cat nap should be under 30 minutes.

Test Yourself

Which is the correct way to use the phrase?

I am going to ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: take a cat nap

The phrase is used as a noun phrase after 'take'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Which is the correct way to use the phrase? Choose A1

I am going to ____.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: take a cat nap

The phrase is used as a noun phrase after 'take'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Only if you are very close with your team.

Related Phrases

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Power nap

synonym

A short, efficient nap.

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