roll in the hay

roll in the hay

A sexual encounter, often one considered casual. You know, you can try to get to know the girls you date before you have a roll in the hay.
See also: hay, roll
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

roll in the hay

Sexual intercourse, as in The main character in the movie was always looking for a roll in the hay. This phrase alludes to secret lovemaking in a hayloft. [Slang; mid-1900s]
See also: hay, roll
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a roll in the hay (or the sack)

an act of sexual intercourse. informal
1998 Barbara Kingsolver The Poisonwood Bible He just treats me like his slave-girlfriend-housemaid, having a roll in the hay when he feels like it and then running off doing God knows what for months at a time.
See also: hay, roll
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

roll in the hay

Slang
Sexual intercourse.
See also: hay, roll
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • a roll in the hay
  • as we know it
  • and that ain't hay
  • That ain’t hay!
  • that ain't hay
  • (and) that ain't hay
  • hay
  • I know
  • in the biblical sense
  • before you know where you are