hit the hay

This is a perfect gift for a late-night reader whose partner might hit the hay early.

White noise machines, streamable background sounds, and even humble box fans are said to work just as well, if you'd rather not physically plug your ears before hitting the hay.

“That big dinner made me snoozelly. I’m hitting the hay. Five a.m. comes awfully early.”

Once in bed, she checks the news and Instagram, then plugs her phone in to charge before hitting the hay.

Giving in to sleep pressure and hitting the hay, they found, triggers the final steps of protein production.