Why do we “sleep tight”? 12 sleep-related idioms explained

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Everybody loves a good sleep Why do we "sleep tight"? 12 sleep-related idioms explained 4 min. Have you ever uttered the words "sleep tight" or "hit the hay" before going to bed? These phrases have existed for ages, but their meanings and origins are not always apparent. Some are directly related to sleeping, while others are metaphors for entirely different things. Take a look at 12 of these idioms. Do you use any of them? Read full article

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