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to sleep on
[phrase form: sleep]
01
to postpone making a decision until the next day or a later time, often to think about it more
Transitive
sleep on
v
Example
The couple agreed to sleep on whether to go on a spontaneous trip or stick to their original plans.
Faced with a difficult choice, she opted to sleep on the decision to avoid making a hasty choice.
The team leader recommended sleeping on the new project proposal before giving a definitive answer.
Rather than rushing into an agreement, they decided to sleep on the partnership offer and reconvene later.
Before finalizing the contract, the parties agreed to sleep on the terms and discuss any revisions in the morning.
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