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(as) crazy as a bedbug

Insane. Often used jocularly. Primarily heard in US. Don't leave me alone with Uncle Stu, he's crazy as a bedbug! I know some of my students think I'm as crazy as a bedbug because of my weird methods. You're as crazy as a bedbug if you believe this ridiculous scheme will work.
See also: bedbug, crazy

don't let the bedbugs bite

cliché Sleep soundly and well. Part of the sing-song rhyme "good night, sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite," usually said to a child. I'll see you in the morning, love. Don't let the bedbugs bite! A: "Now, you're all tucked in and ready for dreamland. Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite." B: "Night night, Daddy." A: "Well, sleep tight, Sis, don't let the bedbugs bite!" B: "Mom! He's still gloating over getting the bigger bed!"
See also: bedbug, bite, let

good night, sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite

A singsong rhyme used to express good night wishes to someone, especially a child, when going to bed. A: "Now, you're all tucked in and ready for dreamland. Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite." B: "Night night, Daddy." A: "Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite!" B: "Good night, sweetheart." When my dad had to work late, my grandma would tuck me in and say, "Good night, sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite."
See also: bedbug, bite, good, let, sleep
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crazy as a bedbug

AMERICAN, INFORMAL
If you describe someone as crazy as a bedbug, you mean that their behaviour is very strange or silly. By now she'd concluded that Peters was crazy as a bedbug. Note: Bedbugs are small wingless insects that live in beds and bedding. They feed by biting people and sucking their blood.
See also: bedbug, crazy
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