Sleep soundly tonight.

Meaning: This means to be in a state of rest with your eyes closed, deeply or peacefully.

Choice of Words: Sleep means to be in a state of rest with your eyes closed. Soundly means deeply or peacefully.

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Drift off to dreamland tonight.

Meaning: This means to wish someone a good night's sleep. It's like saying, I hope you have a peaceful and restful night filled with sweet dreams.

Choice of Words: Drift means to move slowly and gently, like a leaf floating on water. Off means away from something. Dreamland is a place where you go when you dream. Tonight refers to the night that is coming up. When you put them together, "Drift off to dreamland tonight" is a wish for someone to have a peaceful and restful sleep.

Close your eyes and count sheep tonight.

Meaning: This means to suggest someone try a common sleep aid. It's like saying, I suggest you try counting sheep to help you fall asleep tonight.

Choice of Words: Close means to shut something, like a door or your eyes. Eyes are the organs that allow us to see. Count means to add up numbers. Sheep are animals that are often used to help people fall asleep. Tonight refers to the night that is coming up. When you put them together, "Close your eyes and count sheep tonight" is a suggestion for someone to try a common sleep aid.

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