Sleep Tight Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Sleep tight What does Sleep tight mean?	Sleep well.	Good night, sleep tight. Before box springs were in use, old bed frames used rope pulled tightly between the frame rails to support a mattress. If the rope became loose, the mattress would sag making for uncomfortable sleeping. Tightening the ropes would help one get a good night sleep.
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leave (something) out What does "leave (something) out" mean?	omit something	He told me about the accident but he left out some of the main points.

Work like a charm What does "Work like a charm" mean?	If something works like a charm, it works perfectly.
have (something) at one's fingertips What does "have (something) at one's fingertips" mean?	something is nearby and ready to be used	I always have a dictionary at my fingertips when I am reading a book.
hand in glove (with someone) What does "hand in glove (with someone)" mean?	very close to someone	The new company policy goes hand in glove with the new manager.
as wise as an owl What does "as wise as an owl" mean?	very wise	My grandfather is as wise as an owl and he seems to know everything.
to be broad in the beam What does "to be broad in the beam" mean?	to have wide hips or large buttocks	The woman in the store was broad in the beam.
settle (something) out of court What does "settle (something) out of court" mean?	to reach an agreement without having to go through a court of law	It was very difficult but we were able to settle the dispute out of court.

take a course in (something) What does "take a course in (something)" mean?	to enroll in a class to study/learn something	I am planning to take a course in photography next year.

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Sleep Tight Idiom