rack out

Idioms  

1. Go to sleep, as in I racked out about midnight. This slangy expression, as well as the related rack time, for sleeping or snooze time, use rack to refer to being laid out on a framework, here a bed.

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Example Sentences

The pair’s plans for Ophelia’s Books range from the cosmetic — some new coats of paint, a few reorganized sections, a new awning and discount books rack out front — to a deeper reimagining of what the store can be.

From Seattle Times

As 911 was called and the jury was briefly dismissed, the defendants and their attorneys worked together to move chairs and a coat rack out of the way for emergency responders and Wetzel, who had been in the middle of testifying, rushed to the person’s aid.

From Seattle Times

There was no way the walls would rack out of square with the rigid foam in between the studs.

From Seattle Times

As she pulled the rack out in jerky inch-by-inch increments, she gasped so loud the room fell silent.

From Washington Post

If you keep a dish rack out all the time, make sure it’s not looking shabby.

From Washington Post