sleep on it
phrase
informal
: to think more about something overnight and make a decision about it later
You've heard my offer. Why don't you sleep on it and let me know what you decide.
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“Sleep on it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20on%20it. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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