sleep tight

English

Etymology

There are many meanings of the word 'tight' and, unsurprisingly, there are several theories going the rounds as to the origin of 'sleep tight'. One is that the phrase dates from the days when mattresses were supported by ropes which needed to be pulled tight to provide a well-sprung bed.

Phrase

sleep tight

If you keep yourself tightly bundled you will sleep warm and rest well.

Interjection

sleep tight

(nightly farewell) good night

Translations

good night

Dutch: welterusten (nl), slaapwel (nl), trusten
German: schlaf gut (informal), schlafen Sie gut (formal)
Lao: please add this translation if you can

Portuguese: durma bem
Spanish: buenas noches (es), duerma bien
Swedish: dröm sött (sv)

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