shirt
/ʃə:t/
Definition
Noun:
- A garment for the upper body: A piece of clothing, typically with sleeves, a collar, and buttons down the front, worn on the upper part of the body.
- A similar garment: Any similar garment, such as a T-shirt, jersey, or blouse, worn on the torso.
Verb:
- To put a shirt on: To clothe someone or oneself in a shirt.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- He wore a crisp white shirt to the interview.
- She prefers cotton shirts in the summer.
- Verb:
- The valet will shirt the gentleman for the formal dinner. (This usage is rare and formal).
Advanced Usage
- "To give the shirt off one's back": To be extremely generous, willing to give away even one's essential possessions.
- He's so kind; he'd give you the shirt off his back.
- "To keep one's shirt on": To remain calm and patient; to not get angry or upset.
- Keep your shirt on! I'll be there in five minutes.
- "To lose one's shirt": To lose all of one's money or possessions, especially through gambling or a bad investment.
- He lost his shirt betting on that startup company.
Variants and Related Words
- T-shirt (n): A casual shirt with short sleeves and no collar or buttons, typically made of cotton.
- Dress shirt (n): A formal shirt, often with a stiff collar, worn with a suit and tie.
- Shirting (n): Fabric suitable for making shirts.
- Shirtless (adj): Not wearing a shirt.
Synonyms
- Blouse (n): A woman's upper garment, similar to a shirt.
- Top (n): A general term for any garment worn on the upper body.
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Shirt (someone) (verb): As a verb, it is not commonly used with particles to form phrasal verbs. The standard verb form is simply "to shirt."
Related Idioms
- "Near is my shirt, but nearer is my skin": An old saying meaning one's own well-being and safety are the most important concerns.
- "To put one's shirt on (something)": To bet all of one's money on something.
- He put his shirt on that horse winning the race.
Noun
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a garment worn on the upper half of the body
Verb
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put a shirt on
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