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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Voting is open through April 20, so don’t sleep on it. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026 Even Kaia Gerber’s favorite styles are included in the mix—don’t sleep on it. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Dec. 2025 Rye fans should add this bottle to their collection, and bourbon diehards should not sleep on it either. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 27 July 2025 The roller grill is one of many attractions, but don’t sleep on it. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2025 Don’t sleep on it, or wait for a sale, because this is worth every cent. — Matt Gardner, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 Where to keep your retirement savings If your job offers a 401(k) or 403(b), don’t sleep on it. — Tanza Loudenback, wsj.com, 21 Dec. 2023

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“Sleep on it.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sleep%20on%20it. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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