Combat nap

n.

Heard in Cork

A brief five to ten minute nap taken when over-stressed, from which one awakens feeling surprisingly refreshed as if having enjoyed a full nights sleep.

Go away there so I can have a combat nap

Posh English

Do leave me be so I might take a brief restorative nap.

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