roll in the hay
A sexual encounter, often one considered casual. You know, you can try to get to know the girls you date before you have a roll in the hay.
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roll in the hay
Sexual intercourse, as in The main character in the movie was always looking for a roll in the hay. This phrase alludes to secret lovemaking in a hayloft. [Slang; mid-1900s]
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a roll in the hay (or the sack)
an act of sexual intercourse. informal 1998 Barbara Kingsolver The Poisonwood Bible He just treats me like his slave-girlfriend-housemaid, having a roll in the hay when he feels like it and then running off doing God knows what for months at a time.
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roll in the hay
Slang Sexual intercourse.
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