sleep on

To rest with your eyes closed while lying on a particular surface.

• The cat sleeps on my bed.
• We slept on the floor last night.
• Have you ever slept on a boat?

How to use it: sleep on something (You can sleep on the sofa tonight.)

Common phrases: sleep on something, sleep on sofas, sleep on mattresses

To wait until the next day before making a decision, so you have more time to think.

• Let me sleep on it.
• She slept on the offer before saying yes.
• Can we sleep on this decision and answer tomorrow?

How to use it: sleep on something (Let me sleep on your offer before I decide.)

Similar words: think over

Common phrases: sleep on something, sleep on it

To ignore someone or something because you do not realize how good or important they are.

• Don't sleep on this album.
• Everyone slept on that team until it won the championship.
• Are we sleeping on one of the best local restaurants?

How to use it: sleep on someone/something (People are sleeping on this young singer; her voice is amazing.)

Similar words: underestimate, overlook, underrate

Opposites: overestimate

Common phrases: sleep on someone, sleep on something