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PRONUNCIATION OF HIT THE HAY

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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HIT THE HAY

hit on
hit one´s straps
hit or miss
hit out
hit parade
hit rate
hit show
hit single
hit skins
hit squad
hit the buffers
hit the deck
hit the headlines
hit the jackpot
hit the nail on the head
hit the panic button
hit the road
hit the roof
hit the sack
hit wicket

WORDS THAT END LIKE HIT THE HAY

anyway
away
ay
bay
be that as it may
birthday
Blu-ray
Cathay
chay
Conway
day
display
Fotheringhay
hay
in a way
linhay
pochay
roll in the hay
sashay
shay

Synonyms and antonyms of hit the hay in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hit the hay» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HIT THE HAY

Find out the translation of hit the hay to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hit the hay from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hit the hay» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

该上床了
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

golpear el heno
570 millions of speakers

English

hit the hay
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

घास मारा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضرب القش
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лечь спать
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bater o feno
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

খড় আঘাত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

se pieuter
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tekan jerami
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

im Stroh
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

寝る
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

건초 충돌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pencet ing HAY
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhấn hay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வைக்கோல் வெற்றி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गवत दाबा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Saman vurdu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

colpire il fieno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hit siano
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лягти спати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lovit fân
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χτυπήσει το σανό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

druk die hooi
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

slog höet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

treffe høyet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hit the hay

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HIT THE HAY»

The term «hit the hay» is normally little used and occupies the 111.320 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HIT THE HAY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hit the hay

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HIT THE HAY»

Discover the use of hit the hay in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hit the hay and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Brownie & Pearl Hit the Hay
Brownie and Pearl are ready to hit the hay.
Cynthia Rylant, 2011
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The Dimwit's Dictionary: 5,000 Overused Words and Phrases ...
I get up in the morning and hit the ground running. hit the hay A moribund metaphor (See page 19). doze; go to bed; nap; rest; retire; sleep; slumber. hit the jackpot A moribund metaphor (See page 19). flourish; get rich; prevail; prosper; ...
Robert Hartwell Fiske, 2002
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Idioms in the News - 1,000 Phrases, Real Examples
—Denver Post (1/11/2012) Researchers found that even after people hit the hay, late-night text messages or cell phone alerts can jolt them awake. — amNY (3/6/ 2011) Last night, around 10 p.m., when MSNBC said Iowa was too close to ...
Peter Bengelsdorf
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The Adventures of Far North Johnny
The hay dropped from the top of the barn rail would fall and land in a clump, as it hit the hay below. Two people worked in the hay loft spreading the hay. Using pitch forks with curved tangs, they would pull the hay toward the walls of the hay ...
John Hautamaki
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The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, Second Edition
The origin of this term is disputed. It may come from troops dropped into a combat zone, from stowaways jumping off a freight train as it nears the station, or from Pony Express riders avoiding delay when they changed mounts. hit the hay Also,  ...
Christine Ammer, 2013
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American Slang: Cultural Language Guide to Living in the USA
Hit the hay/Hit the sack: go to sleep. On trips, the team players have to hit the hay by 10 p.m. or risk suspension. Hit the high spots: 1) summarize. Just hit the high spots and give me a short review of our international project. 2) visit the better or  ...
Joseph Melillo, Edward M. Melillo, 2004
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美國最新口語
•fr After a long consideration, he finally decided to throw his hat into the ring. hit the hay ( to enter a sporting match ) ° ( to go to bed ) ¥ (hay) _h hay) hay ° •«•We are so tired; we will hit the hay earlier. *У1*.Ж Т ' /Sí«*-f *й* » lV I normally hit the  ...
懷中, 2005
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English-Albanian Dictionary of Idioms
All the people there hit the deck when they heard the sound of an explosion. 2. cohem nga krevati □ Hit the deck, boys! ' said the old seaman who awoke us. hit the hay/sack bie (shtrihem) te fie □ / just said, 'Sure, lets hit the hay, James.
Ilo Stefanllari, 2000
9
Idioms and Other English Expressions: Grades 4-6
I enjoyed spending time on my cousin's farm, but it was hard work. First we woke up really early, at sunrise. Then we took care of the animals. Next we hit the hay, cleaning and refilling the horse stalls with fresh hay. Finally, it was time for lunch.
Timothy Rasinski, Kathleen Knoblock, Kathleen N. Kopp, 2007
10
The Being of Sarah
So why are we going to hit the hay?" Brent laughed. "Sorry, babe, I keep forgetting the dictionary stored within your human brain doesn't contain any phrases or slang words. Hit the hay means to go to bed.” “Why not say go to bed? ” “Good ...
Chuck Keyes, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HIT THE HAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hit the hay is used in the context of the following news items.
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7 Very Important Reasons To Take A Nap Right Now - Huffington Post
If you haven't been feeling too imaginative lately, it's probably time to hit the hay. A study conducted by psychiatrist Sara Mednick out of the ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
2
Going camping? Remember the essentials - Olean Times Herald …
Around 10 it felt like rain so we hit the hay. Being young and weary we slept like the dead. I do vaguely remember it raining and some huge ... «Olean Times Herald, Jul 15»
3
The best sleeping position for your health - Business Insider
... can lead to a bunch of other negative risks) may have a lot do with the placement of your head, back, arms, and legs after you hit the hay. «Business Insider, Jul 15»
4
Is Jelena Back Together? Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez Seen …
He wished his fans goodnight, as he prepared to hit the hay on Friday night. Tags Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, Beverly Hills, Jelena, ... «Christianity Daily, Jul 15»
5
McCall Among Best at WUG
Last one before I hit the hay. But here's just a snippet of my opening ceremonies experience! pic.twitter.com/y8moH0vFBZ. «Stanford Athletics Official Site, Jul 15»
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Five horrific digital marketing disasters
It's sleepy time so we're off to hit the hay! See you at 8am for more #TescoTweets. — Tesco (@Tesco) January 17, 2013. According to Tesco it ... «Econsultancy, Jul 15»
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10 Brilliantly Imaginative Excuses Kids Give For Not Going To Bed
... to “A banana spider was going to come through the window”, a poll has revealed the strangest reasons that children don't want to hit the hay. «Yahoo Lifestyle UK, Jul 15»
8
Drunk driver hits wagon full of hay in Wellington county
The woman was driving a 2010 Chevrolet, though police didn't specify what model, when she hit the hay wagon on Highway 89 near Minto. «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
9
What Exactly Is Melatonin and Can It Make You Sleep Better?
... their kid it's bedtime: As light decreases your brain produces more of the hormone, working like an internal clock that tells you to hit the hay. «New York Magazine, Jul 15»
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10 Essential Tips to Combat Colds All Year Long
Just another reason to hit the hay. Sip on bone broth: Bone broth is rich in glutamine and glycine, two amino acids that "help repair cells and heal gut ... «POPSUGAR Health and Fitness Australia, Jul 15»

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