How to Pronounce "hit the sheets"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈʃits
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /ʃˈiːts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT thuh SHEETS
UK
hit thuh SHEETS
Listen in Context
It's late. I'm going to hit the sheets.
After watching TV, he decided to hit the sheets.
I usually hit the sheets around eleven o'clock.
I'm exhausted—I can't wait to hit the sheets tonight.