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sleep on it

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sleep on it

to wait before making an important decision Don't give me an answer now - sleep on it and we can talk some more later in the week.

See also: on, sleep

sleep on it

to not make an immediate decision about a plan or idea, but to wait until the next day in order to have more time to think about it You don't have to give me your decision now. Sleep on it, and let me know tomorrow.

See lose sleep over, sleep a wink

See also: on, sleep