50 Idioms for Going to Bed With Meanings & Sentences
Idioms for Going
1. Hit the sack
Meaning: To go to bed.
In a Sentence: I’m exhausted, time to hit the sack.
Other Ways to Say: Go to bed, Turn in
2. Catch some Z’s
Meaning: To go to sleep and rest.
In a Sentence: It’s been a busy week, I can’t wait to catch some Z’s this weekend.
Other Ways to Say: Catch forty winks, Get some shut-eye
3. Turn in
Meaning: To retire for the night.
In a Sentence: I’m going to turn in early tonight.
Other Ways to Say: Go to bed, Hit the hay
4. Tuck in
Meaning: To get into bed and prepare to sleep, often used for children.
In a Sentence: Mom tucks me in and reads me a bedtime story every night.
Other Ways to Say: Bedtime, Settle down
5. Hit the hay
Meaning: To go to bed.
In a Sentence: After that long hike, I’m ready to hit the hay.
Other Ways to Say: Crash, Go to sleep
6. Crash
Meaning: To fall asleep quickly, usually from exhaustion.
In a Sentence: After the party, I went home and crashed.
Other Ways to Say: Conk out, Pass out
7. Get some shut-eye
Meaning: To get some sleep.
In a Sentence: I need to get some shut-eye before my early meeting.
Other Ways to Say: Nap, Sleep
8. Sack out
Meaning: To lie down and go to sleep.
In a Sentence: He sacked out on the couch after dinner.
Other Ways to Say: Doze off, Crash
9. Conk out
Meaning: To fall asleep quickly and deeply.
In a Sentence: She conked out during the movie.
Other Ways to Say: Knock out, Drift off
10. Turn down the bed
Meaning: To prepare the bed for sleeping.
In a Sentence: The hotel staff turned down the bed while we were at dinner.
Other Ways to Say: Get ready for bed, Prepare to sleep
11. Drift off
Meaning: To fall asleep slowly.
In a Sentence: He drifted off while reading.
Other Ways to Say: Nod off, Fall asleep
12. Nod off
Meaning: To begin to fall asleep.
In a Sentence: Grandpa nodded off in front of the TV.
Other Ways to Say: Doze, Snooze
13. Doze off
Meaning: To fall into a light sleep.
In a Sentence: I dozed off while waiting for the bus.
Other Ways to Say: Nap, Nod off
14. Lights out
Meaning: Time to go to sleep, often used in camps/military.
In a Sentence: At 10 PM, it’s lights out at the camp.
Other Ways to Say: Bedtime, Sleep time
15. Snooze
Meaning: A short light sleep.
In a Sentence: I took a quick snooze after lunch.
Other Ways to Say: Nap, Doze
16. Hit the pillow
Meaning: To lie down and go to sleep.
In a Sentence: I was asleep the moment I hit the pillow.
Other Ways to Say: Crash, Knock out
17. Knock out
Meaning: To fall asleep quickly, usually from tiredness.
In a Sentence: He knocked out as soon as he got home.
Other Ways to Say: Conk out, Sack out
18. Out like a light
Meaning: To fall asleep instantly.
In a Sentence: After that run, I was out like a light.
Other Ways to Say: Sleep deeply, Fast asleep
19. Catch forty winks
Meaning: To take a brief nap.
In a Sentence: I caught forty winks during lunch break.
Other Ways to Say: Power nap, Short nap
20. Hit the mattress
Meaning: To lie down and sleep.
In a Sentence: I’m hitting the mattress early tonight.
Other Ways to Say: Go to bed, Sleep
21. Ready for bed
Meaning: Prepared to sleep.
In a Sentence: I’ve brushed my teeth and I’m ready for bed.
Other Ways to Say: Tuck in, Turn in
22. Get horizontal
Meaning: To lie down to sleep.
In a Sentence: I can’t wait to get horizontal after work.
Other Ways to Say: Lie down, Rest
23. Put your head down
Meaning: To rest or sleep.
In a Sentence: Just put your head down for a bit and you’ll feel better.
Other Ways to Say: Nap, Rest
24. Sleep like a log
Meaning: To sleep very soundly.
In a Sentence: I slept like a log after that trip.
Other Ways to Say: Deep sleep, Uninterrupted rest
25. Get some rest
Meaning: To relax or sleep.
In a Sentence: You should get some rest before the exam.
Other Ways to Say: Recharge, Take it easy
26. Lights off
Meaning: Time to sleep or end the day.
In a Sentence: The kids know that lights off means bedtime.
Other Ways to Say: Sleep time, Lights out
27. Ready to crash
Meaning: Feeling extremely sleepy.
In a Sentence: I’m so ready to crash after today’s work.
Other Ways to Say: Worn out, Sleepy
28. Turn out the lights
Meaning: To signal bedtime.
In a Sentence: He turned out the lights and went straight to bed.
Other Ways to Say: Lights off, Time to sleep
29. Wind down
Meaning: To relax before going to bed.
In a Sentence: I like to read to wind down before sleeping.
Other Ways to Say: Relax, Unwind
30. Bed down
Meaning: To settle in for sleep, often somewhere temporary.
In a Sentence: We bedded down in the tent for the night.
Other Ways to Say: Camp out, Settle in
31. Close your eyes
Meaning: To fall asleep or attempt to sleep.
In a Sentence: Just close your eyes and forget about your worries.
Other Ways to Say: Rest your eyes, Drift off
32. Drop off
Meaning: To fall asleep unexpectedly or suddenly.
In a Sentence: I dropped off during the lecture because I was so tired.
Other Ways to Say: Nod off, Doze off
33. Head to the sack
Meaning: To go to bed.
In a Sentence: It’s late, I’m heading to the sack now.
Other Ways to Say: Hit the hay, Go to bed
34. Curl up
Meaning: To get comfortable in bed, often in a fetal position.
In a Sentence: I curled up in bed with a good book.
Other Ways to Say: Snuggle in, Get cozy
35. Drift into dreamland
Meaning: To gradually fall into a deep sleep.
In a Sentence: She drifted into dreamland as the lullaby played.
Other Ways to Say: Fall asleep, Enter sleep
36. Put your head down
Meaning: To lie down with the intention of sleeping.
In a Sentence: I need to put my head down for a few hours.
Other Ways to Say: Rest, Lie down
37. Shut your eyes
Meaning: To begin sleeping or try to sleep.
In a Sentence: Shut your eyes and stop worrying—it’s bedtime.
Other Ways to Say: Close your eyes, Get some sleep
38. Get tucked in
Meaning: To be placed in bed with covers, usually by someone else.
In a Sentence: Grandma always made sure I got tucked in.
Other Ways to Say: Snug in, Covered up
39. Fall into a deep sleep
Meaning: To sleep soundly without disturbances.
In a Sentence: After that long hike, I fell into a deep sleep.
Other Ways to Say: Sleep soundly, Be dead to the world
40. Sleep like a log
Meaning: To sleep very deeply.
In a Sentence: I was so exhausted, I slept like a log last night.
Other Ways to Say: Sleep heavily, Out cold
41. Knock out
Meaning: To fall asleep very quickly.
In a Sentence: As soon as he lay down, he was knocked out.
Other Ways to Say: Pass out, Crash
42. Snooze
Meaning: To take a short sleep or nap.
In a Sentence: I had a little snooze before dinner.
Other Ways to Say: Nap, Catnap
43. Sack out
Meaning: To go to sleep, especially deeply.
In a Sentence: We sacked out in the tent after the long day.
Other Ways to Say: Hit the sack, Sleep
44. Sleep like a baby
Meaning: To sleep peacefully and deeply.
In a Sentence: I slept like a baby after that massage.
Other Ways to Say: Rest peacefully, Deep sleep
45. Bed down
Meaning: To settle in for sleep, especially somewhere temporary.
In a Sentence: The campers bedded down under the stars.
Other Ways to Say: Settle in, Lie down
46. Turn in early
Meaning: To go to bed earlier than usual.
In a Sentence: I’m going to turn in early tonight, I’m exhausted.
Other Ways to Say: Sleep early, Hit the bed
47. Rest your bones
Meaning: To lie down and rest.
In a Sentence: After a long day, I just want to rest my bones.
Other Ways to Say: Lie down, Take a load off
48. Flop into bed
Meaning: To collapse into bed out of tiredness.
In a Sentence: I flopped into bed after the 12-hour shift.
Other Ways to Say: Collapse, Crash
49. Go out like a light
Meaning: To fall asleep instantly.
In a Sentence: He went out like a light the second he got in bed.
Other Ways to Say: Knocked out, Sleep instantly
50. Snuggle down
Meaning: To settle into a comfortable sleeping position.
In a Sentence: I snuggled down under the blankets with my dog.
Other Ways to Say: Cuddle up, Get comfy
