sleep in
/sliːp ɪn/
Meaning
To sleep later than usual in the morning, typically because you do not have to go to work or school. It is an intentional, relaxing act, unlike oversleeping, which is accidental and usually makes you late.
Examples
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I love to sleep in on Sunday mornings.
I love to sleep in on Sunday mornings.
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Since tomorrow is a holiday, we can sleep in.
Since tomorrow is a holiday, we can sleep in.
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I usually sleep in until 10:00 AM on the weekends.
I usually sleep in until 10:00 AM on the weekends.
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She was exhausted after the long trip, so she decided to sleep in.
She was exhausted after the long trip, so she decided to sleep in.
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Don't wake me up tomorrow; I want to sleep in.
Don't wake me up tomorrow; I want to sleep in.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I overslept this morning because it was Sunday.
✓ I slept in this morning because it was Sunday.
Use 'oversleep' when you accidentally wake up too late and miss an appointment. Use 'sleep in' when you do it on purpose to rest.
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✗ I like to sleep late in.
✓ I like to sleep in.
The phrasal verb is 'sleep in'. Do not insert 'late' between 'sleep' and 'in'. You can say 'sleep late' or 'sleep in', but do not combine them.
Related Expressions
Practice
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I don't have any plans tomorrow, so I'm going to ___.
💡 Sleep late on purpose.
Show answer
sleep in
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On Saturdays, my parents always let us ___.
💡 Stay in bed longer in the morning.
Show answer
sleep in