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I'm not sleeping, just resting my eyes
Used when someone is inadvertently dozing off in a relaxed setting.
Literal Meaning
I am not sleeping, just resting my eyes.
Actual Meaning
I fell asleep but won't admit it
Examples in Context

'Dad you're snoring.' 'Just resting my eyes!' (Translation: I was definitely sleeping)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Classic dad phrase
  • 2Denial of napping
  • 3Universal experience
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
just closing my eyes
taking a quick nap
catching some z's
not fully asleep
daydreaming
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