hit the sack

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Definition

Verb (Phrasal Verb): - To go to bed in order to sleep: This informal idiom means to prepare for and go to sleep. It is a common, casual expression for the act of going to bed.

Usage

This phrasal verb is used in informal, everyday speech to indicate that someone is going to bed. It often implies a sense of tiredness or the end of the day's activities. It is not typically used in formal writing.

Examples
Advanced Usage
  • The idiom can be modified with adverbs to specify time or manner.
    • I need to hit the sack early tonight.
    • He hit the sack right after dinner.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hit the hay: An idiom with the exact same meaning and usage as "hit the sack."
    • After the long drive, we were ready to hit the hay.
  • Turn in: A slightly less informal phrasal verb meaning to go to bed.
    • I usually turn in around 11 p.m.
Synonyms
  • Go to bed: The standard, neutral phrase.
  • Retire (for the night): A more formal synonym.
  • Go to sleep: Focuses on the act of falling asleep.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Sack out: An informal verb meaning to go to sleep or sleep deeply.
    • I'm just going to sack out on the couch for a while.
Related Idioms
  • Catch some Z's: A very informal, humorous idiom meaning to sleep.
    • I need to go home and catch some Z's.
Verb
  1. prepare for sleep
    • I usually turn in at midnight
    • He goes to bed at the crack of dawn