Question

in_the_loop_289 to give (figuratively) someone all one’s possessions; to be very generous The expression suggests that one would give someone all one’s money and possessions down even to the shirt one is wearing.

Accepted Answer

GIVE (SOMEONE) THE SHIRT OFF (ONE’S) BACK The young woman’s parents had denied themselves luxuries and vacations to provide for her. They had given her the shirts off their backs to give her a good life.I know I can always depend on my friend Henry. I can call him whenever I need help. He would give me the shirt off his back.

Id	in_the_loop_289
Idiom	GIVE (SOMEONE) THE SHIRT OFF (ONE’S) BACK
Definition	to give (figuratively) someone all one’s possessions; to be very generous
Examples	The young woman’s parents had denied themselves luxuries and vacations to provide for her. They had given her the shirts off their backs to give her a good life. I know I can always depend on my friend Henry. I can call him whenever I need help. He would give me the shirt off his back.
Extra Info	The expression suggests that one would give someone all one’s money and possessions down even to the shirt one is wearing.

Give I Shirt Back One’s Loop Figuratively Possessions