dead to the world
dead to the world - Asleep or unconscious, and hence oblivious to one’s surroundings. That deep sleep resembles death was noted in biblical times, but the precise expression does not surface in print until 1899 or so (“Our host is dead to the world,” George Ade, Doc’ Horne).
Synonyms
- Sound asleep
- Out cold
- Knocked out
- Deep in slumber
- In the land of Nod
Antonyms
- Wide awake
- Alert
- Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed
- Perky
Related Terms and Expressions
- Catch some Zs: To get some sleep.
- Sawing logs: Snoring loudly, indicative of a deep sleep.
- Dozing off: Falling asleep, especially without intending to.
- Forty winks: A short nap.
- Sleep like a log: Sleep very soundly and deeply.
Proverbs
- “Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” - Meaning that good sleep habits lead to better health and productivity.
- “There is a time for many words, and there is a time for sleep.” - Homer
Inspirations in Literature, Books, Songs, Poetry, and Movies
- Literature: The character of Rip Van Winkle in Washington Irving’s story of the same name, who sleeps for 20 years.
- Books: The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler, a detective novel whose title hints at death.
- Songs: “Sleeping on the Blacktop” by Colter Wall, an evocative song about weariness and travel.
- Poetry: “To Sleep” by John Keats, a sonnet celebrating the respite sleep provides.
- Movies: Inception (2010), where characters explore dreams within dreams while appearing dead to the world.
Humor-Filled Quotes
- “I don’t have a problem with caffeine. I have a problem without it!” - Anonymous
- “Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” - Thomas Dekker
- “There are four kinds of people in this world: The ones who sleep with the light on, the ones who sleep with it off, the ones who snore, and the ones plotting to smother their snoring partners.” - Snoozy McZzz
### Which of these is a synonym for "dead to the world"?
- [x] Out cold
- [ ] Crying like a banshee
- [ ] Dancing with shadows
- [ ] Singing with the stars
> **Explanation:** "Out cold" is a synonym for being deeply asleep or unconscious. The other options are delightful nonsense.
### Which phrase is real?
- [ ] Taking candy from a dream bucket
- [x] Sawing logs
- [ ] Harvesting from the bedtime tree
- [ ] Fermenting a sleep potion
> **Explanation:** "Sawing logs" means snoring loudly while asleep. It's a real expression, unlike the bizarre alternatives provided.
### True or False: 'Forty winks' means taking a short nap
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** "Forty winks" is indeed a way of saying a short nap, hence a mini sleep session.
### Which proverb reflects the importance of sleep?
- [x] Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.
- [ ] Every cloud has a silver lining.
- [ ] Actions speak louder than words.
- [ ] The pot calling the kettle black.
> **Explanation:** The proverb about early sleep and rising highlights the benefits of good sleeping habits.
Sleep tight, dreamers, and may your idiom adventures be sprinkled with the stardust of creativity and exploration. Even as you’re dead to the world, your imagination is ever-vivid and vibrant.
Kindest regards,
Snoozy McZzz
