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Sleep on it
Meaning
- This means to take your time and think about a big decision overnight before acting. It suggests that your subconscious mind might offer a better perspective by morning.
Prudent, wise
Used in a sentence
- I am not ready to buy this car today, so I think I will sleep on it.
- It is a big promotion, but I would suggest you sleep on it first.
- Don't commit to that wedding venue yet; just sleep on it tonight.
The backstory
This is a timeless piece of folk wisdom that encourages patience. It has been used for centuries to prevent rash decision making.
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