IdiomThe Absurd
English
Englishsleep like a log
Meaning: To sleep so soundly that noise doesn't wake the person.
Example: “After the long drive, I slept like a log.”
Equivalents in other languages
French: Dormir comme un sabot Literally: To sleep like a spinning top
Origin: A log lies completely still and cannot be roused. The comparison is found in English from the 17th century.
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