after turning the boat over to the first mate, the captain went below decks for forty winks
Recent Examples on the WebEach aircraft is equipped with just 76 full-flat sleeper seats that come fitted with a plush mattress topper for forty winks.—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Jan. 2022
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