Sleep it

exp.

Heard in Meath and Mayo

To accidentally oversleep and miss an appointed time or alarm.

Sorry about the delay boss, I completely slep it this morning like!

Posh English

Forgive the tardiness supervisor, I completely overslept this morning.

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