idiom
Sleep On It
SLEEP on it
/sliːp ɒn ɪt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
sleeponit
Dictionary meaning
To delay making a decision until the following day so that you have more time to consider it carefully.
Examples
- Don't rush — sleep on it and let me know your answer tomorrow.
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