Keep your shirt on

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phrase

Be patient or calm down.

I know you're hungry but keep your shirt on, dinner will be ready soon.
Visual representation of "keep your shirt on" - Be patient or calm down

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

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Stay Cool

Used when someone is overreacting or getting too excited about something minor.

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They'll announce the results soon. Just keep your shirt on!
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Casual Tone

The phrase has a casual, informal tone and might be inappropriate in formal situations.

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You don't need to yell; keep your shirt on, we're handling it.
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Not Literal

It’s a metaphorical expression; it doesn't mean to physically keep your shirt on.

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The bus is late again? Well, keep your shirt on, it'll come eventually.
Visual representation of the word "Keep your shirt on"

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