in one's shirt-sleeves

shirt

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Definitions of in one's shirt-sleeves words

noun in one's shirt-sleeves a long- or short-sleeved garment for the upper part of the body, usually lightweight and having a collar and a front opening. 1
noun in one's shirt-sleeves an undergarment of cotton, or other material, for the upper part of the body. 1
noun in one's shirt-sleeves a shirtwaist. 1
noun in one's shirt-sleeves a nightshirt. 1
idioms in one's shirt-sleeves in one's shirt sleeves, without a coat: It was so hot that they worked in their shirt sleeves. Also, in one's shirt-sleeves. 1
idioms in one's shirt-sleeves keep one's shirt on, Informal. to refrain from becoming angry or impatient; remain calm: Tell him to keep his shirt on until we're ready. 1

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

before 1150; Middle English schirte, Old English scyrte; cognate with German Schürze, Dutch schort apron, Old Norse skyrta skirt

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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