Words and Their Stories: Clothing Expressions
Let's See if We Can Name a Few Off the Cuff.
01 May 2010
Now, the VOA Special English program WORDS AND THEIR STORIES.
Have you ever considered all the English expressions that include words about clothes? Let’s see if I can name a few
off the cuff
, or without any preparation.
People wear pants to cover the lower part of their bodies. We sometimes say that people who are restless or nervous have
ants in their pants
. They might also
fly by the seat of their pants
. They use their natural sense to do something instead of their learned knowledge. Sometimes, people may get
caught with their pants down
. They are found doing something they should not be doing. And, in every family, one person takes control. Sometimes a wife tells her husband what to do. Then we say she
wears the pants in the family
.
Pants usually have pockets to hold things. Money that is likely to be spent quickly can
burn a hole in your pocket
. Sometimes you need a belt to hold up your pants. If you have less money than usual, you may have to
tighten your belt
. You may have to live on less money and spend your money carefully. But once you have succeeded in budgeting your money, you will have that skill
under your belt
.
I always praise people who can save their money and not spend too much. I really
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