sleep off sleep off {v. phr.} To sleep until the effect of too much alcohol or drugs passes. George had too many beers last night and he is now sleeping off the effects. Categories: add yours {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: S Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry