Meanings
How to pronounce "sleep on":
AU
To postpone (a decision) at least overnight, to avoid making a hasty choice.
Example: "I like the idea, but let me sleep on it before we go ahead."
Example: "There's no chance to sleep on the matter. You have to decide now."
To miss or ignore, usually used when attesting to the quality of something.
Example: "People are really sleeping on that restaurant down the street."
Example: "I can't believe I slept on that movie for so long."
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sleep, on.
Example Sentences
1
I need to make a decision, but I think I'll sleep on it.
2
I'm feeling tired, so I'll sleep on the decision and decide tomorrow.
3
He was upset with his friend, so he decided to sleep on it before confronting him.
4
Before making a big purchase, it's always a good idea to sleep on it.
5
The professor asked the students to sleep on the assignment prompt and discuss their ideas in class the next day.
