Meaning
To go to bed in order to sleep.
Cultural Background
Very common in rural and suburban areas, though used nationwide. Also used, but 'hit the sack' is sometimes more common.
Don't overthink it
It's just a fun way to say sleep. Don't worry about the hay!
Meaning
To go to bed in order to sleep.
Don't overthink it
It's just a fun way to say sleep. Don't worry about the hay!
Test Yourself
Which sentence is correct?
I am so tired, I think I will ____.
The idiom is 'hit the hay'.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
Yesterday, I ____ the hay at 10 PM.
The past tense of hit is hit.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesI am so tired, I think I will ____.
The idiom is 'hit the hay'.
Yesterday, I ____ the hay at 10 PM.
The past tense of hit is hit.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNo, it's very friendly.
No, it is too informal.
Related Phrases
Hit the sack
synonymGo to bed
Turn in
similarGo to bed
