Not have a stitch on
phrase
To be completely naked, without wearing any clothes.
He was caught not having a stitch on in his back garden by the neighbours.
Often appears as...
- caught not having a stitch on
- seen not having a stitch on
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
The phrase is informal and best used in casual or humorous contexts, not in formal situations.
At the beach party, Mike joked that he didn't have a stitch on under his towel.
Pro Tip 2/3Privacy Expectation
The phrase often implies surprise or embarrassment when someone is seen naked unexpectedly.
When Lisa walked into the room, she realized she didn't have a stitch on and quickly covered up.
Pro Tip 3/3Humorous Tone
It's often used humorously to describe someone's nudity or to make light of an awkward situation.
He lost his towel and had to run back inside without a stitch on, making everyone laugh.
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