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sleep on it

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Definition of sleep on it

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 play

  1. : the natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored — compare REM sleep, slow-wave sleep

  2. : a state resembling sleep: such as

  3. : a state of torpid inactivity

  1. : to rest in a state of sleep

  2. : to be in a state (as of quiescence or death) resembling sleep

  3. : to have sexual relations

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