catch some z's
See also: catch some zs, catch some Zs, and catch some Z's
English
Alternative forms
- catch some zs
- catch some Zs
- catch some Z's
- grab some z's
- grab some Z's
- grab some Zs
Etymology
From the typical use of Zs in speech bubbles to represent the sounds a person makes when sleeping (especially snoring).
Pronunciation
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Verb
catch some z's
- (idiomatic) To sleep.
- His boss found him catching some z's at his desk yesterday.