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I’ve Slept Since Then

If someone asks you a question but you’ve forgotten the answer, you might respond with the phrase “I’ve slept since then.” The implication seems to be that it’s been more than 24 hours since you either learned the information or needed to remember it, so you’re excused. It’s a phrase that gets handier the older we get. This is part of a complete episode.

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