hay

hit the hay and hit the sack

Fig. to go to bed. I have to go home and hit the hay pretty soon. Let's hit the sack. We have to get an early start in the morning.

See also: hit

Make hay while the sun shines.

Prov. If you have an opportunity to do something, do it before the opportunity expires. Jane: While my husband's out of town, I'm going to watch all the movies he wouldn't take me to see. Jane: Why not? Make hay while the sun shines.

See also: make, shine, sun

That ain't hay.

Inf. That is not a small amount of money. (The highly informal word ain't is built into the expression.) I paid forty dollars for it, and that ain't hay! Bob lost his wallet with $200 in it—and that ain't hay.

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a roll in the hay  (humorous)

sexual activity which is quick and enjoyable and does not involve serious feelings I wouldn't sacrifice my marriage for a roll in the hay with a waitress.

See also: roll

hit the sack  (British, American & Australian informal) also hit the hay (American informal)

to go to bed I'm going to hit the sack - I'm exhausted.

See also: hit, sack

make hay while the sun shines

to do something while the situation or conditions are right I've got a few hours to finish the housework before the kids come home so I might as well make hay while the sun shines.

See hit the sack

See also: make, shine, sun

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hit the hay

to get into bed hit the sack It was time to hit the hay and drift off to sleep.

See also: hit

hit the sack

to get into bed hit the hay When I hit the sack, I read for a few minutes, then turn out the light.

See also: hit, sack

make hay

to use an opportunity to get the most benefit Critics continue to make hay over the president's lack of self-discipline.

Usage notes: usually said about a competitive situation

See also: make