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Ways to Say "sleep doesn't come" in English
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Sleep doesn't come
This means the speaker is under so much pressure that they cannot relax or sleep easily.
From Collateral Hearts, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone comments that stress makes sleep difficult while they are planning to bring down their boss.
Usage Scenario
Use it as a dark or ironic line about stress. It is not a normal everyday expression and may sound overly dramatic outside fiction.
Better ways to say it
1
Sleep doesn't come easy.
2
Sleep doesn't come easy when you're stressed.
3
It's hard to sleep like this.
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