[sleep on] {v.} To postpone a decision about. * /We asked Judy if she would join our club and she answered that she would sleep on it./ * /We will […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

put to sleep

[put to sleep] {v. phr.} 1. To cause to fall asleep. * /Mother used to put us to sleep by telling us a good-night story and giving us a kiss./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sleep a wink

[sleep a wink] {v. phr.} To get a moment's sleep; enjoy a bit of sleep. - Used in negative and conditional statements and in questions. * /I didn't sleep a […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

sleep out

[sleep out] {v.} 1. To sleep outdoors. * /The Scouts plan to sleep out next Saturday./ 2. To go home at night instead of sleeping at the place where you […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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come down with

[come down with] {v.}, {informal} To become sick with; catch. * /We all came down with the mumps./ * /After being out in the […]

let the chips fall where they may

[let the chips fall where they may] {v. phr.} To pay no attention to the displeasure caused others by your actions. * /The […]

English as a Second Language website

A starting point for ESL learners who want to study English through the Web. This site is being constantly updated, so your […]

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