English Idiom · Advanced
rack time
time to sleep or rest
Pronunciation: /ˈræk taɪm/
Meaning
An informal term for time available for sleeping or resting, especially in military usage.
Example
After the long shift, I needed some rack time.
After the long shift, I needed some rack time.
Practice tips
- Practice rack time out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for advanced-level learners.