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asleep at the switchNeglectful of an important task, responsibility, or opportunity.Rate it:

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Asleep at the SwitchFailing to act or respond immediately, not being attentiveRate it:

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asleep at the wheelto not pay attentionRate it:

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dead asleepSleeping in a deep sleepRate it:

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every shut eye isn't asleepOne must be careful, because some people who seem not to be paying attention are actually paying attention.Rate it:

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fast asleepSleeping, in a deep sleep.Rate it:

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sound asleepSleeping still and silently.Rate it:

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switch onTo change one's expression or appearance as if by turning a switch.Rate it:

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switch offTo lose interest, and start thinking about something else.Rate it:

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switch onTo turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device.Rate it:

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bait and switchto misrepresent; a strategy that misdirects the pursuant; to bait, dupe or lure someone with something of value then switch it out for something of less value; an illegal practice in the United StatesRate it:

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sleeping at the switchVariant form of asleep at the switch.Rate it:

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switch offTo alternate between; to trade.Rate it:

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switch offTo turn a switch to the "off" position in order to stop or disable a device.Rate it:

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switch-hitterA batsman who performs switch-hits.Rate it:

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switch-hitterA person who can bat either as a right-hander or a left-hander.Rate it:

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switch-hitterA person who engages in sex with persons both male and female.Rate it:

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doze offTo fall asleep unintentionally.Rate it:

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power downTo switch off.Rate it:

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drift offTo fall asleep in a gradual manner.Rate it:

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conk outTo fall fast asleep; to sleep soundly.Rate it:

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pass outTo faint; fall asleep.Rate it:

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sack outTo fall asleep, usually from implied exhaustion.Rate it:

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sweet dreamsPhrase said to someone before they fall asleep, wishing them a good sleep.Rate it:

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go out like a lightTo fall asleep quickly.Rate it:

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fail overTo automatically switch processing from a failed component in a critical system to its live spare or backup component.Rate it:

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nod offTo fall asleep, especially while in a seated position or in inappropriate circumstances.Rate it:

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turn onto switch onRate it:

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artus somnus aliquem complectitur (Rep. 6. 10)to fall fast asleep.Rate it:

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common crossingThe part of a railway switch or turnout where the running-rails cross; a frog.Rate it:

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conked outTo fall asleep after doing something strenuous.Rate it:

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cork offTo fall asleep.Rate it:

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crash outTo fall asleep from exhaustion.Rate it:

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DiamondIn Railroad Parlance, the especially designed, critically installed rail-section in place at 'Cross-Over' point. Special Switch-Tower With Special Switch-Point Equipment operated 24/7 by Experts:Rate it:

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drop offTo fall asleep.Rate it:

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flake outTo fall asleep from exhaustion.Rate it:

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get offTo fall asleep.Rate it:

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out coldEntirely asleep or unconscious.Rate it:

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Out like a LightQuickly asleep, unconscious, sleeping soundlyRate it:

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out like a lightAsleep or unconscious, particularly if this has occurred suddenly and the sleep is deep.Rate it:

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sacked outSound asleep, usually from a healthy exhaustion.Rate it:

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sopītum esseto be sound asleep.Rate it:

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stack z'sTo sleep; to be asleepRate it:

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SwitchStandA Normally Padlocked Manually-operated, Switch-point Arrangement At the Point Of a Sidetrack, Entry to A Yard, Commercial Warehouse, Shipping Terminal et al to enable shunting Entire Trains, Railcars, Rail Equipment from Mainline, or SpecLine, to Location/ Other:Rate it:

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wee small hoursThe very early morning, just after midnight, when most people are asleep.Rate it:

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wet dreamAn ejaculation or orgasm while asleep, often accompanying an erotic dream.Rate it:

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