English Explanatory Dictionary

check one's eyelids for leaks

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To sleep; to take a nap.

Word forms

check one's eyelids for leaks checks one's eyelids for leaks checking one's eyelids for leaks checked one's eyelids for leaks

Etymology

As a joky explanation of, or excuse for, one's eyes being closed.

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