hit the sack
/ˌhɪt ðə ˈsæk/INFORMAL · B2
Meaning
to go to bed
Examples
- 1I've got an early train tomorrow, so I'm going to hit the sack now.
- 2We played cards until two and didn't hit the sack until after three.
- 3Tom was so tired after the move that he hit the sack before nine.
- 4You look exhausted; why don't you hit the sack and finish the essay in the morning?
- 5Shall we hit the sack, or watch one more episode before bed?
Grammar
Only hit changes: hits, hitting; the past form is also hit. hit the hay means the same.
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