bedtime

bedtime story

1. A book or story that a child is read or told before going to sleep. The kids always clamor for one more bedtime story—anything to avoid having to go to sleep.

2. A lie or made-up story. I know he's telling me bedtime stories to avoid admitting his mistakes.

fairy tale

1. noun A lie or fabricated account of something (likened to a clearly fictional fantasy story). I know he's telling me fairy tales to avoid admitting his mistakes.

2. adjective Resembling a fantasy story, especially due to being entirely positive or happy or having a happy ending. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. I really want a fairy-tale wedding, complete with a beautiful gown and a fancy cake. It wasn't some fairy-tale marriage, you know. We had our problems.

tears before bedtime

Something bad or unpleasant. Primarily heard in UK. There will certainly be tears before bedtime if the government doesn't address the crisis proactively. Your lies will end in tears before bedtime if you're not careful, pal.

fairy tale

and bedtime story

n. a simplistic and condescending explanation for something; a lie. I don’t want to hear a fairy tale, just the facts, ma’am. I’ve already heard your little bedtime story. You’ll have to do better than that!

bedtime story

verb

See fairy tale

词组	bedtime
释义	bedtime bedtime story 1. A book or story that a child is read or told before going to sleep. The kids always clamor for one more bedtime story—anything to avoid having to go to sleep. 2. A lie or made-up story. I know he's telling me bedtime stories to avoid admitting his mistakes. See also: bedtime, story fairy tale 1. noun A lie or fabricated account of something (likened to a clearly fictional fantasy story). I know he's telling me fairy tales to avoid admitting his mistakes. 2. adjective Resembling a fantasy story, especially due to being entirely positive or happy or having a happy ending. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. I really want a fairy-tale wedding, complete with a beautiful gown and a fancy cake. It wasn't some fairy-tale marriage, you know. We had our problems. See also: fairy, tale tears before bedtime Something bad or unpleasant. Primarily heard in UK. There will certainly be tears before bedtime if the government doesn't address the crisis proactively. Your lies will end in tears before bedtime if you're not careful, pal. See also: bedtime, before, tear Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. fairy tale and bedtime story n. a simplistic and condescending explanation for something; a lie. I don’t want to hear a fairy tale, just the facts, ma’am. I’ve already heard your little bedtime story. You’ll have to do better than that! See also: fairy, tale bedtime story verb See fairy tale See also: bedtime, story McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: bedtime story have whiskers sting in the tail a sting in the tail cockamamie story scare story a tale never loses in the telling tale never loses in the telling it's a long story have grown whiskers References in periodicals archive "If you haven't readjusted your children's bedtime two weeks ahead of the start of the term, you should aim to do it at least now, given that school resumes at the beginning of September across the UAE," he added. Back to school: How UAE parents can normalise kids' sleep routine Judith points out that kids love to snuggle up with a book at bedtime, and research shows seven in 10 children say bed is their favourite place to read. Bedtime book is just the beginning of the story; Reading children a story at night helps them to relax, boosts learning and their bond with parents. Lisa Salmon finds out more Reading a bedtime story to your child can boost their wellbeing And they all lived happily ever after; As well as helping children relax, reading them a bedtime story boosts their learning and improves bonding with parents, writes LISA SALMON The nutritionist also advised a two-to-three-hour gap between meal and bedtime to prevent nighttime reflux. Nutritionist Warns Against Late Dinner, Says It Affects Sleep BookTrust and Francesca Simon, bestselling children's author of the Horrid Henry series, are calling on parents to ditch tech and rediscover the joy of the bedtime story. Don't get Alexa to read bedtime stories.. George took to Facebook today, March 6 (March 5 in the United States) where she once again read a bedtime story to her students. School principal reads bedtime stories on Facebook for young students Evans follows the footsteps of Natalie Dormer and Tom Hardy, who have both recorded Valentine's Day bedtime stories. Luke 'Gaston' Evans to read cwtchy bedtime story on Valentine's Day [USA], Dec 7 ( ANI ): According to a recent study, having a fixed bedtime and getting sufficient amount of sleep from early childhood may lead to a healthy body weight in adolescence. Fixed bedtime, sufficient sleep may lead to healthier teens "Bedtime Horrors" transports classic creatures from fog-laden hamlets to contemporary settings and the glare of modern life. Bedtime Horrors Instead, try adjusting bedtime by about 15 minutes a day until you have reached your target bedtime. Consistency and routine are key to moving bedtime earlier Clinical psychologist Dr Aliya Afta talking to private news channel lamented the issue, said the culture bedtime story is dying out as modern parents never read their young children a story at night. 'Bedtime story telling tradition declinig among modern parents: Specialists ISLAMABAD -- As technology is taking control steadily over individual lives, the long-cherished tradition of bedtime story-telling is waning among modern parents. Bedtime story-telling culture waning among modern Parents: Report If you want to improve your sleep, stay off your smartphone around bedtime. A new study suggests that people who use their smartphones for longer periods during the day, especially around bedtime, are more prone to shorter sleep duration and poorer-quality sleep. To get a better night's sleep, give your smartphone a rest Tony Ross; I WANT A BEDTIME STORY!; Anderson Press USA (Children's: Picture Books) 17.99 ISBN: 9781512416299 I Want a Bedtime Story! "For parents, this reinforces the importance of establishing a bedtime routine," says epidemiologist Sarah Anderson, lead author of the study. Early bedtimes cut risk of obesity
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