[Slang] HIT THE HAY. - Discover the Art of Saying Goodnight Creatively

Going to sleep.

Hit the hay" is an informal way to say that someone is going to bed or sleep. Historically linked to the times when beds were often filled with hay or straw, this phrase adds a rustic and homely touch to the nightly routine. It encapsulates the act of ending the day and retiring to the comfort of sleep.

Example Sentences

1. I'm exhausted; it's time to hit the hay.

   I'm exhausted; it's time to go to bed.

2. After this long day, I can't wait to hit the hay.

   After this long day, I can't wait to sleep.

3. You look tired, maybe you should hit the hay early tonight.

   You look tired, maybe you should go to bed early tonight.