go to bed

/ɡoʊ tuː bɛd/
phrasal verb★Beginner
◆ What It Really Means
To end a day or activity, often used metaphorically to indicate the conclusion of something.
Literal Meaning
To physically move to a bed to sleep.
Literal Breakdown
goto move+todirection+beda piece of furniture for sleeping
◇ Mental Image
The mental image of someone moving to a bed to sleep, often associated with relaxation and rest.
◈ When to Use
A parent might say to a child, 'It's time to go to bed,' indicating that the day's activities are over and it's time to sleep.
◉ Cultural Note
The phrase is widely used in English-speaking cultures to describe the routine of preparing for sleep, often associated with bedtime rituals.
informal

To prepare oneself for sleep by lying down in bed, typically at the end of the day.

I usually go to bed at 10 PM.

She goes to bed early to wake up refreshed.

💡

This phrase is commonly used to describe the routine of preparing for sleep.

Collocations

go to bed earlyto sleep earlier than usualgo to bed lateto sleep later than usualgo to bed hungryto sleep without eating enough

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Related Phrases

hit the hayidiom
to go to bed
turn inphrase
to go to bed

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in casual conversation.

⚡Gold Rule

Time Context

The phrase is often used with time expressions like 'early' or 'late' to indicate the time of going to bed.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines the verb 'go' with the noun 'bed,' reflecting the action of moving to a bed to sleep.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in everyday language to describe the act of preparing for sleep. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate that something is over or finished.

Word Breakdown

go
to move or travel
verb
+
to
direction or destination
preposition
+
bed
a piece of furniture for sleeping
noun
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