dormir sur ses deux oreilles
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dormir sur ses deux oreilles
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (idiom) (to sleep without worry)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
a. to sleep soundly
Maintenant que je sais que tout va bien, je vais pouvoir dormir sur mes deux oreilles.Now that I know everything is fine, I'll be able to sleep soundly.
b. to rest easy (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Les enfants sont bien arrivés ! Tu peux dormir sur tes deux oreilles.The children have arrived safely! You can rest easy.
c. to sleep like a baby (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Tu as bien dormi ? - Très bien ! J’ai dormi sur mes deux oreilles.Did you sleep well? - Very well! I slept like a baby.
d. to sleep well
Alexandre n'a aucun stress dans la vie. La nuit, il dort sur ses deux oreilles.Alexandre has no stress in his life. He sleeps well at night.
e. to not lose sleep over it (idiom)
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
Denise se fiche de ce que les critiques disent de son livre. Elle dort sur ses deux oreilles.Denise doesn't care what the critics are saying about her book. She's not losing sleep over it.
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