Hit the sack Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈsæk
HIT-thuh-SAK
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /sˈæk
HIT-thuh-SAK
Definition
To go to bed or go to sleep, especially when you are tired. An informal expression used in spoken English.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, used mostly in conversation. Means 'go to sleep,' NOT literally hitting anything. Common variants include 'hit the hay.' Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: irse a la cama - dormirPortuguese (BR): ir para a cama - dormirPortuguese (PT): ir para a cama - dormirChinese (Simplified): 去睡觉Chinese (Traditional): 去睡覺Hindi: सोने जानाArabic: يذهب للنومBengali: ঘুমাতে যাওয়া - শুয়ে পড়াRussian: пойти спать - завалиться спатьJapanese: 寝る - 寝床に入るVietnamese: đi ngủKorean: 잠자리에 들다 - 자러 가다Turkish: yatağa gitmek - uyumaya gitmekUrdu: سونے جانا - بستر پر جاناIndonesian: tidur - pergi tidur
Example Sentences
I'm really tired, so I'm going to hit the sack now.
basic
She usually hits the sack before midnight.
basic
After a long day, I just want to hit the sack.
basic
It’s getting late. I’m going to hit the sack.
natural
I have to wake up early tomorrow, so I’ll hit the sack soon.
natural
You look exhausted—you should probably hit the sack.
natural