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.
- 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