有关休息的英语短语

1、take a nap: to sleep (usually for a short time)

also: take a snooze

eg. Every afternoon my old grandpa takes a nap on his recliner for an hour.

2、take a break: to rest by stopping work or play

also: take a breather

eg. Weve been having two classes this morning. Lets take a break.

3、have free time: to have little or no work to do, to have extra time

also: have time on ones hands, have time to kill

eg. Whenever Miss Green has free time, she goes to the garden and look after the flowers.

4、pass the time: to spend time (usually relaxing)

also: while away

eg. Our flight was delayed on departure, so we passed the time playing cards.

5、loosen up: to become more relaxed, to become informal

also: let ones hair down

eg. Why are you always so serious You should try to loosen up a little.

6、take it easy: to relax, remain calm, not to work so hard

eg. Take it easy and tell me what has happened.

7、daydream: to think about something not related to what is happening at that moment

eg. Tommy sat at his desk and daydreamed about playing with his dog in the garden.