“Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite” is a colloquial phrase often used when saying goodnight. It is meant to convey a lighthearted wish for a restful sleep while acknowledging the existence of bedbugs, which are small parasitic insects that can infest beds and bite humans during the night.
This phrase originated from a traditional bedtime saying used to wish someone a good night’s sleep, while also acknowledging the possibility of encountering bedbugs. The phrase is now commonly used as a light-hearted way to bid someone farewell before they go to sleep.
Example 1: “Goodnight, sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite! I hope you have sweet dreams.”
Example 2: “Just tucking my child into bed and saying, ‘Sleep tight, don’t let the bedbugs bite,’ has become our nightly ritual.”
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