get a berth

Frequency: 7.02.0 per million words

to succeed in obtaining a sleeping place

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Examples (10)

  • I've managed to get berths on the overnight ferry.
  • We need to book early if we want to get a berth on the trans-Siberian railway.
  • He was lucky to get a last-minute berth on the sold-out cruise ship.
  • Did you manage to get a lower berth for Grandma on the night train?
  • If you arrive late, you might not get a berth and will have to sit up all night.
  • Getting a berth during peak season requires planning months in advance.
  • The travel agent told me it would be difficult to get a berth at such short notice.
  • You should try to get a berth near the middle of the ship to avoid seasickness.
  • Call the ticket office now and try to get us a berth for Friday's sailing.
  • It's almost impossible to get a berth on that popular ferry in the summer.