Hit the hay Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈheɪ
HIT-thuh-HAY
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈeɪ
HIT-thuh-HAY
Definition
To go to bed or go to sleep, usually after a long day. This is an informal, friendly way to say you are ready to sleep.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal; mainly spoken. Used instead of 'go to bed' or 'go to sleep', often at the end of the day. Not used in formal writing. Similar to 'hit the sack'.
Spanish: irse a la cama - irse a dormirPortuguese (BR): ir para a cama - ir dormirPortuguese (PT): ir para a cama - ir dormirChinese (Simplified): 去睡觉Chinese (Traditional): 去睡覺Hindi: सोने जानाArabic: الذهاب إلى الفراش - الذهاب للنومBengali: ঘুমাতে যাওয়া - বিছানায় যাওয়াRussian: пойти спать - лечь спатьJapanese: 寝る - 布団に入るVietnamese: đi ngủ - lên giường ngủKorean: 잠자리에 들다 - 자러 가다Turkish: yatağa gitmek - uyumaya gitmekUrdu: سونا - بستر پر جاناIndonesian: tidur - pergi tidur
Example Sentences
I'm so tired. I'm going to hit the hay.
basic
It's late. Time to hit the hay.
basic
She usually hits the hay at 10 p.m.
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Alright guys, I'm exhausted—I'm going to hit the hay. See you tomorrow!
natural
After finishing his homework, Jack decided to hit the hay early.
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If you want to wake up early, you should probably hit the hay now.
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