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sleeping
Intransitive VerbAdjective
pl: nullpast: sleptpp: slepting: sleepingcomp: nullsup: null
This word carries a sense of total surrender to unconsciousness and vulnerability. While "resting" implies a conscious choice to relax or pause activity, "sleeping" describes a biological state where the mind is detached from external stimuli. When used as an adjective, it often describes a deceptive stillness. It suggests a latent power or a hidden danger that remains quiet only until it is disturbed, creating a tension between the current peace and a potential sudden awakening.
💬Conversación Casual
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is hiding in the office breakroom to avoid David.
David Smith
Hey, are you sleeping on the job? I've been pinging you for ten mins.
Sarah
Just taking a breather. My brain is completely fried.
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David uses the idiom 'sleeping on the job', which means failing to perform one's duties or being negligent, reflecting his passive-aggressive management style. Sarah responds with 'fried', a slang term for being mentally exhausted.