The idiom 'to keep your shirt on' means to calm down and not get angry. It's used to tell someone to remain composed. The alternative is 'Keep your hair on!'.
La expresión 'to keep your shirt on' significa calmarse y no enfadarse. Se usa para pedirle a alguien que mantenga la calma. La alternativa es 'Keep your hair on!'.
| Idiom | to keep your shirt on |
|---|---|
| Definition | to not be angry; to keep calm |
| Examples | - Ok, keep your shirt on. It's not as bad as it seems. - I'm not going to ask you for money, so you can keep your shirt on. |
| Note | This expression is usually found in the imperative (command) form. (An alternative is: Keep your hair on!) |
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