Hit the sheets Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃits
HIT thuh SHEETS
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈiːts
hit thuh SHEETS
Definition
To go to bed, usually with the intention of sleeping. It is an informal and somewhat playful expression.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; used mostly in speech or casual writing. Commonly means 'go to sleep,' not to be used in formal contexts. Sometimes used jokingly. Do not confuse with more literal phrases like 'change the sheets.'
Spanish: irse a la cama - irse a dormirPortuguese (BR): ir para a cama - ir dormirPortuguese (PT): ir para a cama - ir dormirChinese (Simplified): 上床睡觉Chinese (Traditional): 上牀睡覺Hindi: सोने जानाArabic: الذهاب إلى السرير - النومBengali: ঘুমাতে যাওয়া - বিছানায় যাওয়াRussian: лечь спать - отправиться спатьJapanese: 寝る - 布団に入るVietnamese: đi ngủKorean: 잠자리에 들다Turkish: yatağa girmek - uyumaya gitmekUrdu: سونے جاناIndonesian: tidur - pergi tidur
Example Sentences
It's late. I'm going to hit the sheets.
basic
After watching TV, he decided to hit the sheets.
basic
I usually hit the sheets around eleven o'clock.
basic
I'm exhausted—I can't wait to hit the sheets tonight.
natural
As soon as I finish this book, I'm going to hit the sheets.
natural
Long day at work? Time to hit the sheets and recharge.
natural