keep sb awake
Frequency: 7.814.5 per million words
To cause someone to be unable to sleep.
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Examples (10)
- The noise from the party next door kept me awake all night.
- That strong cup of coffee is sure to keep you awake.
- Worrying about his final exams kept him awake for hours.
- The excitement of Christmas morning always keeps the children awake.
- Could you please be quieter? You're keeping the baby awake.
- The constant pain from my toothache kept me awake.
- I listened to a podcast to keep myself awake during the long drive.
- A constant stream of thoughts about work was keeping her awake.
- The bright streetlights outside my window often keep me awake.
- He was so tired that not even a loud thunderstorm could keep him awake.