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Sleep Idioms and What They Mean<\/h1>\n

Sleep idioms are fun expressions we use to talk about going to bed, staying up late, or needing rest. These idioms help describe how we sleep, when we sleep, and how we feel. Here are 8 common sleep idioms, what they mean, and how to use them.<\/p>\n

Hit the hay \/ Hit the sack<\/h2>\n

To go to bed or go to sleep.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m really tired\u2014I\u2019m going to hit the hay<\/b>.<\/div>\n
She hit the sack<\/b> early after a long day.<\/div>\n

Catch some Z\u2019s<\/h2>\n

To get some sleep (informal and playful).<\/p>\n

I need to catch some Z\u2019s<\/b> before work.<\/div>\n
He\u2019s catching some Z\u2019s<\/b> on the couch.<\/div>\n

Sleep like a log<\/h2>\n

To sleep very deeply and not wake up easily.<\/p>\n

I slept like a log<\/b> after the trip.<\/div>\n
She always sleeps like a log<\/b> and doesn\u2019t hear anything.<\/div>\n

Burn the midnight oil<\/h2>\n

To stay up late working or studying.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s burning the midnight oil<\/b> to finish his report.<\/div>\n
I had to burn the midnight oil<\/b> before the exam.<\/div>\n

Night owl<\/h2>\n

A person who stays up late.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s a night owl<\/b> and loves working at night.<\/div>\n
I\u2019m not a night owl<\/b>\u2014I go to bed early.<\/div>\n

Early bird<\/h2>\n

A person who wakes up early.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s an early bird<\/b> who exercises before work.<\/div>\n
The early bird<\/b> gets the best seat in class!<\/div>\n

Forty winks<\/h2>\n

A short nap.<\/p>\n

I took forty winks<\/b> during my lunch break.<\/div>\n
He just needs forty winks<\/b> to feel better.<\/div>\n

Sleep on it<\/h2>\n

To think about something overnight before deciding.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t decide now\u2014sleep on it<\/b>.<\/div>\n
I\u2019ll sleep on it<\/b> and tell you tomorrow.<\/div>\n
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Sleep Idioms and What They Mean Sleep idioms are fun expressions we use to talk about going to bed, staying up late, or needing rest. These idioms help describe how we sleep, when we sleep, and how we feel. Here are 8 common sleep idioms, what they mean, and how to use them. 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