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Definition
To sleep on the street or outdoors.
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How it's used
Carries a strong connotation of being destitute, homeless, or having lost control due to intoxication. While it literally describes the act of sleeping outdoors, it is frequently used as a hyperbolic expression for being stuck somewhere overnight without a place to stay.
Examples
He got drunk and ended up sleeping on the street in the park.
Why are you sleeping on the street? Go home quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
to pass out on the street after drinking
to be homeless and sleeping on the streets
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply camping or resting briefly outdoors, as the term implies a lack of shelter or a state of being stranded.
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