snag some z's
Catch some shuteye
To snag some z's is to get some sleep.
The phrase combines casual slang for obtaining something quickly with the cartoon convention of representing sleep as a series of z's (from the snoring sound "zzz"): I'm going to snag some z's before my shift starts.
- dreamingMental imagery during slumber
- hit the hayGo to sleep, informally
- snoringNoisy breathing while asleep
- kip1000 pounds, engineering unit
- napBrief daytime rest
slumber · sack out · conk out · out like a light · dead to the world · drift off · counting sheep · doze · shut-eye · relaxed · siesta · groggy · snooze · oversleeping · drowsy · heavy eyelids · crash · bedtime rituals
consciousness/alertness state
snag some z'swake up
Become conscious again
stay awake · rise and shine · pull an all-nighter · awaken · come to
activity level
snag some z'shustle
Energetic, aggressive action
get moving · hit the ground running · get busy · spring into action · get cracking