In the sack Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsæk
IN-thuh-SAK
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈæk
IN-thuh-SAK
Definition
'In the sack' is an informal expression that usually means being in bed, especially referring to sleeping or, more often, having sex.
Usage & Nuances
Highly informal and often refers to sexual activity, but can also simply mean sleeping or being in bed. Mainly used in spoken language or informal writing. Use with care as it can be inappropriate in formal or polite situations.
Spanish: en la cama - en la intimidad (coloq.)Portuguese (BR): na cama - na intimidade (coloq.)Portuguese (PT): na cama - na intimidade (coloq.)Chinese (Simplified): 在床上 - 性方面（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 在牀上 - 性方面（口語）Hindi: बिस्तर पर - संभोग के संदर्भ में (स्लैंग)Arabic: في السرير - في العلاقة الحميمة (عامية)Bengali: বিছানায় (বিশেষত যৌনতায়)Russian: в постели (обычно о сексе)Japanese: ベッドの中（特に性的な意味）Vietnamese: trên giường (thường ám chỉ quan hệ tình dục)Korean: 침대에서 (특히 성적인 의미)Turkish: yatağın içinde (genellikle cinsel anlamda)Urdu: بستر میں (اکثر جنسی تعلق کی طرف اشارہ)Indonesian: di ranjang (biasanya soal seks)
Example Sentences
He is already in the sack because he was tired.
basic
Are you still in the sack? It's almost noon!
basic
They spent the whole morning in the sack.
basic
Rumor has it he's amazing in the sack.
natural
I love a lazy Sunday just chilling in the sack.
natural
They seemed to get along well, both outside and in the sack.
natural