Meaning
To have a short sleep, especially during the day.
Cultural Background
Napping is often seen as a sign of being busy or needing to recover from a high-stress job. The siesta is a traditional part of the day, though less common in modern cities.
Keep it short
A nap should be short to avoid feeling groggy.
Meaning
To have a short sleep, especially during the day.
Keep it short
A nap should be short to avoid feeling groggy.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
I am so tired, I think I will ____ a nap.
The correct collocation is 'take a nap'.
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Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesI am so tired, I think I will ____ a nap.
The correct collocation is 'take a nap'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if your company allows it.
Related Phrases
Power nap
specialized formA very short nap.