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What is the meaning of "earn a night's repose"

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kjc0123 | 14:22 Mon 11th Apr 2005 | Phrases & Sayings
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What is the meaning of "earn a night's repose" in the following sentences?


&quot;Something attempted, something done, <FONT color=#ff6666>has earned a night's repose</FONT>&quot; is a favorite saying of Ruby's grandmother ; it means she's tired and wants to go to bed.

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'Repose' just means 'rest/sleep' and 'earn' means you have done something to deserve it. So, if you have worked hard all day (something done), you deserve (have earned) a good night's sleep (repose).
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