Bob and Jackie's Chemistry Project
Episode 2: Bob's Tired

Bob: Ooh, sorry Jackie, I must have nodded off for a few minutes. Are we ready to start?




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Nod off - nodded off - nodded off

Meaning: If you nod off, you fall asleep, often during the day or when you are not supposed to be sleeping.

Grammar: This phrasal verb does not have an object. The verb and particle are not usually separated.

She nodded off

Example sentence: The lesson was boring and the room was so hot that I couldn't stop myself from nodding off.

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Synonyms: drop off, doze off, drift off, doze, snooze, fall asleep, have a catnap
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