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How come "crashing on" means "to lay down"?

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Rebecca

"Crashing" in this case actually means to sleep. To "crash" in this context refers to falling asleep suddenly, especially in a place that is unusual. Ex: I crashed in the back of the car last night. Ex: He crashed on the sofa after the party because he was too tired to drive home.

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