Preview（腕試し）

Yukie was really tired today (she worked until 2:00 A.M. last night) and it was difficult for her to stay awake in class. Ten minutes after the class started she nodded off.

Yukie:

A. started to get excited

B. fell asleep for a short time

C. was very active in class

D. learned a lot today

　

Quick Glossary （用語辞典）

fall asleep = 寝込む

　

Examples（例文）

This idiom is used when someone almost falls asleep or falls asleep for a short time. It is often used when someone is falling asleep while sitting somewhere.

The bank's president nods off in every meeting. Of course, no one says anything to him about this because he is the president!

　

Exercises （練習）Type the proper form of the idiom in the box.

1. Aiko in an important meeting with a customer yesterday. Her boss was very angry!

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2. Fumiko sometimes while riding the train (especially when she is trying to study).

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