toss and turn

Related to word: toss

Pharse

Definition

  1. Intransitive

    To move restlessly from side to side in bed, typically due to an inability to fall asleep.

    (尤指因难以入睡)在床上翻来覆去,辗转反侧

    • She tossed and turned all night, worried about her exam the next day.

      她整晚辗转反侧,担心隔天的考试。

    • He was tossing and turning in bed all night because he was too excited.

      他整晚在床上翻来覆去,因为他太兴奋了。

    • I didn't sleep well last night; I was tossing and turning in bed, unable to fall asleep.

      我昨晚睡不好,在床上翻来覆去,无法入睡。