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hit the hay

Date: Apr 16 2020

Themes: Health, Time, Work

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Quote

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“So, right now, it’s kind of late after a long day of work. I’m just going to hit the hay.”

—Ebaby!’s Kat, speaking about going to bed

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Definition

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go to bed; go to sleep

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

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It has been a long day for Kat. She worked until late, and then she came home. It’s so late that she doesn’t want to stay up any longer. It’s time for her to end her day and hit the hay.

In the past, many beds were made from hay, or strong grass. So, when a person went to bed, they literally hit the hay. Today, many people have comfortable mattresses, but we still use this expression. When do you usually hit the hay? Do you like to stay awake late?

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Examples

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“After working 10 hours, Sandra immediately hit the hay.”

“I’m going to hit the hay. Tomorrow will come very soon.”

“The kids need to hit the hay by 9:00 pm.”

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Comments

lizaolamaribel@yahoo.com

United States

if i had a lon day at work or if i go hiking I usually hit the hay.

Ghamo94

Yemen

I only do hit the hay when i get upset form sonething or someone.

Ghamo94

Yemen

I only do hit the hay when i get upset form sonething or someone.

Ghamo94

Yemen

I only do hit the hay when i get upset form sonething or someone.

mobinm

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Gosh , arriving home after a long day of work and go straigh to bed. I’ve never done before even thought with so exhaust beacuse I can’t have a deep asleep . at first thing I should do somethings like take a shower, abit eating and drinking , look at latest news.