on the couch

phrase

: receiving psychoanalytic treatment

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Made with a buttery-soft, lightweight fabric, these comfy pants will make lounging on the couch watching Halloween movies even better thanks to a $25 sale price. — Melony Forcier, InStyle, 22 Aug. 2026 Tellingly, toward the end of the film, as Vytas finds himself back home for a night in with the family, the two snuggle on the couch with Dovile and change the channel from a news report on Ukraine to a movie. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026 Long drives, gym sessions, and days spent on the couch are all made comfier with these best-selling leggings. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Sleep apnea still carries the stereotype of an older, overweight man snoring on the couch. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the couch

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“On the couch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20couch. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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