hit the sheets
To go to bed.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am tired, so I am going to hit the sheets.”
“After a long day of work, I usually hit the sheets by ten o'clock.”
“Exhausted from the arduous journey, the weary traveler decided it was finally time to hit the sheets and find some rest.”
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cheat sheet
Any summary or quick reference used as a shortcut or reminder, such as an aid for public speaking.
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don't let the door hit you on the way out
Used as a command to leave in haste, or to indicate that one is glad, or at least unmoved, to see the addressed person leaving.
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dope sheet
A summary, ordinarily in the form of a document, containing important facts and background information concerning a person, activity, or other subject matter.
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fall out of the ugly tree and hit every branch
To become extremely unattractive.
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fast sheet
A hotel or similar establishment catering to prostitutes.
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four sheets to the wind
Extremely drunk.
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hit a lick
To earn a large sum of money in a short amount of time, usually illegally.
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hit a snag
To encounter an unexpected problem or delay.
Last updated August 10, 2026