Meaning: To go to bed

Examples:

It’s 11 o’clock already? Time for me to hit the hay!

What time did you hit the hay last night?

Okay, kids, time to hit the hay. You’ve got school tomorrow.

Pop Quiz:

Which of the following doesn’t like to hit the hay early?

A.  An early bird

B.  A night owl

C.  A chicken

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The correct answer is B. A night owl is someone who likes to stay up late. An early bird is someone who likes to wake up early, while a chicken is someone who’s afraid.