Counting sheep, drifting off.

Meaning: This sentence describes someone trying to fall asleep by counting sheep.

Choice of Words: Counting sheep is a common technique used to help people fall asleep. Drifting off means gradually falling asleep. The sentence suggests that the person is trying to fall asleep by counting sheep.

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