asleep at the switch
Example Sentences
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Americans tend to be asleep at the switch.
From Salon • Aug. 7, 2023
How to say you’ve been totally asleep at the switch of your children’s life without saying it?
From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2023
Another administration official insisted that just because they had not announced any public actions, it doesn’t mean they were asleep at the switch.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2022
Until recently, government auditors could be relied on to be asleep at the switch, in part because they were outgunned by healthcare providers.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 4, 2021
Then it will fall asleep at the switch and do another century, while the gang rings in again.
From The Lash by Lyman, Olin L.
