béo mắt
Definition
- Adjective phrase:
- To have a satisfying, deep, and restful sleep: "béo mắt" describes the state of having slept very well, feeling completely rested and content upon waking up. It implies a sleep that is so good it feels nourishing or "fatty" for the eyes.
Usage
- "béo mắt" is primarily used to describe the quality of sleep. It is an informal and vivid expression.
- It is often used in the structure "ngủ cho béo mắt" (to sleep to one's heart's content / to have a good, long sleep).
Usage Examples
- (Last night I had a really deep and satisfying sleep.)
- (This weekend, I will sleep to my heart's content and not have to wake up early.)
- (After the long trip, he just wanted to go home and sleep deeply.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase humorously compares good sleep to something rich and satisfying like fatty food ("béo" means fat), suggesting it "fattened" or refreshed the eyes.
- It can sometimes be used sarcastically, for example, when telling someone to go away and stop bothering you: (Go somewhere else so I can get some proper sleep!)
Variants and Related Words
- Ngủ say: (verb phrase) to sleep soundly/deeply.
- Ngủ ngon: (verb phrase) to sleep well.
- Giấc ngủ ngon: (noun phrase) a good sleep.
Synonyms
- Ngủ ngon lành: to sleep soundly and well.
- Ngủ say như chết: to sleep like a log (literally: to sleep as if dead).
Related Idioms
- Ngủ một giấc đến sáng: to sleep straight through until morning.
- Ngủ không biết trời đất: to sleep so deeply one is unaware of everything.
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ngủ cho béo mắt To sleep to one's heart's content
