hit the sack
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
K.P. Arches—Like a housewife who spends a day on the range, a soldier gets tired feet and is eager to hit the sack.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org). Figurative class: Metaphor (PIE-English corpus, CC BY 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31).
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Common questions
What does “hit the sack” mean?
To go to bed.
Is “hit the sack” formal or informal?
hit the sack is generally slang.
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