Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sleep-it-off
idiom
/sliːp ɪt ɒf/
Definition
To recover from the effects of something, usually tiredness or the after-effects of alcohol or drugs, by going to sleep or resting.
Examples
- After a long night out, I decided to just sleep it off and wake up refreshed.
- He had too much to drink, so he went home to sleep it off.
Meaning
The phrase implies that one can alleviate discomfort, fatigue, or a hangover by getting sufficient sleep.
Synonyms
- nap it off
- rest it off
- sleep it away
