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keep one's shirt on

keep one's shirt on

Stay calm, be patient; not give way to temper or excitement. For example, Keep your shirt on, Bob, they'll be here in time for the wedding. [Colloquial; mid-1800s]
See also: keep, on, shirt

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
'Isam-Arabic
Catherina[.kæθə'ri:nə]
VÍKingr-Ancient Scandinavian
Amara-Western African, Igbo
Mcdonough[mək'dʌnə]
Garry['gæri]
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