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count sheep

idiom

To attempt to go to sleep by thinking of something boring, traditionally by counting imaginary sheep.


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  1. 01

    black sheep

    A nonconformist; an unusual or unconventional person, who may be rejected or disdained by others for this reason.

  2. 02

    count angels on pinheads

    To focus on obtaining the correct details of something which are largely irrelevant or unimportant.

  3. 03

    count noses

    To count people one at a time.

  4. 04

    count one's blessings

    To focus one's attention on the circumstances of one's life which are pleasant or fortunate, especially with the intention of diverting one's thoughts from serious or disagreeable matters.

  5. 05

    count one's days

    To prepare for imminent retribution or termination.

  6. 06

    count to five

    Synonym of count to ten.

  7. 07

    count to ten

    An expression used to describe or recommend a process for pausing to regain one's composure when one is on the verge of losing one's temper.

  8. 08

    count to three

    Synonym of count to ten.

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