Meaning of the word "sleep on it" in English

What does "sleep on it" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sleep on it

US /sliːp ɑːn ɪt/
UK /sliːp ɒn ɪt/

Idiom

to delay making a decision about something until the next day so that you have more time to think about it

Example:
That's a big decision, so why don't you sleep on it and tell me what you think tomorrow?
I'm not sure what to do, so I'll sleep on it.