go to bed

idiom

Meaning

To get into your bed to rest or sleep, usually for the night.

Origin

disputed origin

Already attested in Old English as tō bedde gān.

Examples

SIMPLE

I am tired, so I will go to bed now.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long day at the office, she likes to go to bed early to feel rested for tomorrow.

COMPLEX

Despite the excitement of the evening, he decided to go to bed early to ensure he was prepared for the morning meeting.

Last updated April 22, 2026