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What Does "Bed In" Mean?

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"Bed in" is an English idiom. It means "to settle or become established."

Examples in Sentences

Here are three examples of the idiom "bed in" used in a sentence:
  • The new policy will take a while to bed in.
  • Give the new team members a few weeks to bed in before making any judgments.
  • The foundation needs time to bed in properly before we can build on it.
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What Is an Idiom?

An idiom is a commonly used expression whose meaning does not relate to the literal meaning of its words. In other words, if you were to translate "Bed In" word for word, there is no guarantee the translation would help you to understand the meaning.

An idiom often includes a cultural or historical context that makes it difficult for non-native English speakers to understand. A phrase is classified as an idiom when a direct translation of the words does not reveal the meaning. Most idioms rely on shared knowledge or experiences known only to a specific community.

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