What does “sleep on it” mean?

Meaning, example sentence and a quick practice question.

To wait until the next day before making a decision

“Can I sleep on it and give you my answer tomorrow?”

From the B2 lesson On the Fence (decision idioms).

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What does “sleep on it” mean?

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be on the fenceto be undecided about something
jump the gunto act too soon, before the right moment
cross that bridge when you come to itto deal with a problem only when it actually happens
weigh the pros and consto consider the advantages and disadvantages of something
the lesser of two evilsthe less unpleasant of two bad options
put your foot downto firmly refuse or insist on something
leap before you lookto act quickly without thinking about the consequences
change your mindto decide differently from a decision you made before
stick to your gunsto firmly maintain your position or decision, even under pressure