B2idiominformaleverydayIELTS-friendly
sleep on it
USUK
to wait until the next day before making an important decision
A polite way to delay a decision about job offers, big purchases or contracts.
In context
It's a great offer, but let me sleep on it and call you tomorrow.
Don't sign anything today. Sleep on it and see how you feel.
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