sleep like a baby
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Definicja i Znaczenie "[sleep] like a (baby|log)"

to sleep like a baby
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uzyskać nieprzerwany sen

to manage to get a full sleep without anyone or anything interrupting

What is the origin of the idiom "sleep like a baby" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "sleep like a baby" is believed to be a relatively recent one, originating in the 20th century. The expression conveys the idea of sound, undisturbed sleep by likening it to the peaceful slumber of an infant. On the other hand, "sleep like a log" has older origins, dating back to the 17th century. This idiom likens restful sleep to the motionlessness of a log, emphasizing the deep and uninterrupted nature of the slumber. This idioms is used to reflect on the universal desire for peaceful and undisturbed sleep, and they have been used for centuries to describe the quality of one's rest.

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spać jak dziecko

to sleep in a way that it is not easy to wake one up
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Przykład
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After the busy workweek, I needed to sleep like a log during the weekend to recharge.
The soothing lullaby helped the baby sleep like a log throughout the night.
I have to set numerous alarms for the morning because I sleep like a log every night!
I usually sleep like a baby.
The comfortable mattress and cool room temperature made me sleep like a log.
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