Take forty winks or catch forty winks means to have a sleep or a nap. Normally for a short time. Some examples would be: - I am a little tired so I am just going to catch forty winks. - 'Where's Dave?' 'He was tired so he's just taking forty winks. He'll be here shortly. There is nothing I like more than to take a nap in the afternoon. I love to take forty … [Read more...] about catch forty winks