English · Slang Candidate

in the arms of Murphy

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Asleep.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Arms

Common questions

What does “in the arms of Murphy” mean?

Asleep.

Is “in the arms of Murphy” formal or informal?

in the arms of Murphy is generally humorous, slang.

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