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to toss and turn
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to constlantly turn over to the sides due to having difficulty sleeping
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "toss and turn" and when to use it?
The idiom "toss and turn" originates from the physical actions of tossing one's body from one side to another while trying to find a comfortable sleeping position. It signifies a state of restlessness or discomfort, especially during the night when one is unable to find a restful position and keeps shifting in bed. The expression has been used for centuries to describe sleeplessness, anxiety, or unease that prevents a person from having a peaceful and undisturbed sleep.
Example
His insomnia often left him tossing and turning at night, searching for a comfortable position to fall asleep.
The heat wave made it impossible to sleep, and he tossed and turned all night trying to cool down.
When dealing with a personal crisis, he often found himself tossing and turning, unable to find peace.
He kept tossing and turning but couldn’t get to sleep.
I tossed and turned all night.
