sleep on

verb — 3 senses

sleep on

verb

1

Idiomatic To postpone (a decision) at least overnight, to avoid making a hasty choice.

I like the idea, but let me sleep on it before we go ahead.
There's no chance to sleep on the matter. You have to decide now.

2

Idiomatic, Slang To miss or ignore; to underappreciate; to underestimate the quality of something.

People are really sleeping on that restaurant down the street.
I can't believe I slept on that movie for so long.

3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sleep, on.

Related terms: in the cold light of day

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