Understanding the Idiom 'Hit the Hay'

In this video, Tudor Nick P explains the idiom 'hit the hay', which means to go to bed. The phrase originated in the early 1900s when mattresses were filled with hay. The idiom is illustrated with examples and historical context, including a citation from boxer Sam Berger. The video concludes with a summary and closing remarks.

What does the idiom 'hit the hay' mean?

• To exercise

• To eat dinner

• To go to bed

• To start working

In which era did the phrase 'hit the hay' originate?

• 1700s

• 1800s

• 1900s

• 2000s

What were mattresses often filled with in the early 1900s?

• Foam

• Feathers

• Cotton

• Straw or hay

Which of the following is an example of using 'hit the hay'?

• Let's hit the road for our trip.

• I need to hit the books for my exam.

• We should hit the gym later.

• I'm going to hit the hay now.

What time does the person in example two usually 'hit the hay'?

• 10 p.m.

• 1 a.m.

• 12 a.m.

• 11 p.m.

What does the speaker hope for at the end of the lesson?

• That you found it boring

• That you found it informative

• That you found it entertaining

• That you found it confusing