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Who says slept off?

Slept off meaning fell asleep, a phrase we do not use in the US. Someone I just met on a dating site apologized and said he didn't know what time he slept off. I asked him what country he was from. He said it's a phrase used in Great Britain .
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What nationality would say I slept off?

British, American, Australian - with reference to a hangover (after effects of drinking too much) or less often to more generally feeling ill: “I slept it off”.
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Is it correct to say slept off?

The phrase "she have sleep off" is not grammatically correct. "Have" is the auxiliary verb used with the base form of the verb (e.g. "have slept"), but "sleep off" is not a valid verb phrase. Instead, we use "slept off" to indicate that the person has slept and is no longer asleep.
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What does it mean slept off?

phrasal verb

slept off; sleeping off; sleeps off. informal. : to sleep until the effects of alcohol, medication, etc., are no longer felt. She was sleeping off the anesthesia. He had too much to drink, and I'm letting him sleep it off.
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What does slept off early last night mean?

It means you went to bed to go to sleep for the night at an earlier time than usual.
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What to say if a girl says sorry I fell asleep?

Here are some options depending on how this event made you feel:
  • “LOL, no biggy. I fell asleep right after you.”
  • “Oh man, phew! I was worried you got mad or something. ...
  • “That's cool, so what are you up to today!”
  • “Uh oh, I hope I didn't bore you to sleep!”
  • “Oh yeah? ...
  • “Well, I hope I made it into your dreams…”
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How do I say I slept off?

Just say good morning and say that you dozed of yesterday night and apologise for it. You can say something like: Sorry about yesterday night, I just dozed off! But then, don't repeat this. If you feel sleepy just let the person know that you are sleepy and you need to sleep.
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Why do some people say slept off?

They say slept off for fell asleep, NOT as in a hangover or troubles or anything like that.
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How do you say I slept in slang?

6 English Slang Terms For Sleep, To Snooze And Win
  1. Catch Winks. Do you feel like the party pooper when you say “I'm going to sleep”? ...
  2. Hit The Hay. “Hit the hay” is a classic colloquialism that dates back to when mattresses were often filled with hay. ...
  3. Saw Wood. ...
  4. Take a Cat Nap. ...
  5. Zonk Out. ...
  6. Get Some Z's.
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What is slept on slang for?

But until then you justify it by telling yourself (and others) that you're being “slept on.” (Urban Dictionary defines slept on as: “Ignored or overlooked, not paid respect when an effort is made by a person or group of persons.”)
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What is the difference between fell asleep and slept off?

Sleep off is a transitive verb which means to sleep until you do not feel I'll anymore , respect after drinking too much alcohol. E.g. He needs to sleep off the effect of last night's party. If you want to imply that somebody fell asleep without intending to, you could say they nodded off.
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What is another name for sleeping off?

Synonyms of 'doze off' in British English

I was just dropping off. He finally drifted off.
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Can I say I dozed off?

dozed off = fell asleep. You were falling asleep just when you should have been preparing to get off the bus. "Doze off" means you fall asleep without meaning to, or without actively trying to do. Both your examples are correct usage of the term.
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What do they call sleep in England?

A kip is an interesting word that in a broad sense means that someone is going to sleep. It can mean that the person is going for a quick nap (otherwise known as “a snooze”). According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, it can also mean to sleep at someone else's house.
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What is the British term for going to sleep?

I'm going to hit the sack. I'm going to hit the hay.
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What culture sleeps the most?

People in Finland and the Netherlands get the most sleep. Both spend an average of 7:37 hours in bed. People in Belgium, Ireland and the UK also get at least 7.5 hours of sleep every day.
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What does the saying 40 winks mean?

Meaning of forty winks in English

a short sleep during the day: He usually has forty winks going home on the train. Synonyms. catnap. nap.
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What is the Australian slang for going to bed?

If I say, “I'm going to hit the sack” or “I'm going to hit the hay” it just means I'm going to go to bed.
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What is the Aussie slang for going to sleep?

From the Oxford dictionary: 'hit the farter', Australian slang for 'go to bed'. As in 'wish I'd hit the farter earlier last night'. Morning.
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Are there people who don't sleep?

At some point, many adults have short-term insomnia. This can last for days or weeks. Short-term insomnia is usually due to stress or a distressing event. But some people have long-term insomnia, also called chronic insomnia.
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Can you be asleep but think you are awake?

What Is Paradoxical Insomnia? Formerly known as sleep state misperception, paradoxical insomnia is a sleep disorder that causes people to feel awake even while they are asleep, leading them to underestimate how many hours they sleep each night.
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Is it rude to watch someone sleep?

Not at all, but the person and the circumstances may change this aspect. To watch a loved-one sleeping gives one of the most heartwarming and peaceful feelings that you may ever experience.
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How do you say sorry in flirty?

33 Sweet & Romantic Apology Messages for Your Love
  1. Example Apology Messages and Letter.
  2. 1 “I'm so sorry.”
  3. 2 “I'm really sorry, my love.”
  4. 3 “I can't express to you how sorry I am.”
  5. 4 “I owe you an apology baby.”
  6. 5 “I made a huge mistake.”
  7. 6 “Can you forgive me?”
  8. 7 “I promise to be better.”
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What if a girl replies fast?

If a girl responds quickly to your messages, it could be because she likes you and wants to keep the conversation moving. It could also mean she's just interested in the topic of conversation or thinks it's rude not to reply fast. If you like her, text back as you regularly would.
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What does sorry I slept off mean?

It means I got rid of an unpleasant or uncomfortable feeling by sleeping, especially after eating or drinking too much.
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