sleep on it

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B1

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Example

“It's a big offer — why don't you sleep on it?”

Dictionary details

Component words

sleep

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Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

better late than never Neutral · CEFR A2

Doing something after a delay is better than not doing it at all.

hang on a minute Informal · CEFR A2

used to ask someone to wait, or to express surprise or objection

hold your horses Informal · CEFR B1

Used to tell someone to wait or slow down before acting.

make up one's mind Neutral · CEFR B1

to reach a decision, especially for oneself rather than following others

not on your life Informal · CEFR B1

used to refuse a suggestion in the strongest possible terms

now or never Neutral · CEFR B1

A moment when immediate action is necessary because the opportunity will not return.

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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