DOWN UNDER STUPID FACTS: sleep tight

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

sleep tight

In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase "goodnight, sleep tight." Sign in to see full entry.

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