Meaning of Idiom ‘Sleep Tight’ When we say sleep tight we mean sleep well; goodnight; sleep soundly; and sleep safely. ‘Sleep tight’ is an affectionate and familiar way to bid someone goodnight. The humorous rhyme ‘sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite.’ The phrase ‘don’t let the bed bugs bite’ was not part of … Read more
Also: Close-fisted Meaning of Idiom ‘Tight-Fisted’ To be tight-fisted means to be unwilling to spend money; stingy and miserly. Examples Of Use “I would ask my father for a loan but he’s so tight-fisted I know he would never help.” “Everyone was surprised when Uncle Paul, the most tight-fisted person in the family, paid for everyone’s dinner at … Read more