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2010.10.05

The WordMaster gets some of his best ideas while sleeping. How about you?

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SLEEP ON IT   一晩寝て考える

Explanation

  • To sleep on it is to wait until the next day before making a decision so that you have more time to think about it.
  • sleep on it は、決断を下す前に、もっと時間をかけて考えられるように、次の日まで待つ、という意味です。

SLEEP ON IT

examples

  1. You don't have to make a decision right away. Why don't you sleep on it and call me with your answer tomorrow?
  2. a: So, is it a deal?
    b: I'd like to sleep on it if that's all right. Can I let you know tomorrow?
  3. My mentor always advised me to sleep on important decisions.

英会話レッスンGoodnight!