Trousers

In Roman culture, they believed pants were barbaric, as the ‘barbaric’ people’s of the Germanic tribes wore them. The toga (and also the kilt) were very masculine pieces of clothing, which was a loose outer wear made from one piece of material, covering everything except the right arm. Why do Romans hate pants? There were […]

(idiomatic, derogatory) Having a superficially positive appearance that is belied by the reality, e.g., superficially elegant and beautiful but actually common. Where does the saying Fur Coat and No knickers come from? The British- and Irish-English phrase (all) fur coat(s) and no knickers, or no drawers, denotes ostentatious vulgarity in social life, from the literal […]

uncountable noun. If you say that something is pants, you mean that it is very poor in quality. [British, informal] What does the slang term pants mean? Rubbish(UK, slang) Rubbish; something worthless. You’re talking pants! Where did the expression pants come from? The word ‘pants’ comes to us from an Anglicization of the character’s name, […]

For amusement Celts played board games. They were also very fond of music and played flutes and lyres. In good weather, they held horse or chariot races. The Celts also enjoyed hunting wild boars on horseback. What were the Celts good at? The ancient Celts were famous for their colorful wool textiles, forerunners of the […]

The Celts’ clothes showed their status and importance within the tribe. Men would wear a tunic with a belt, a cloak and trousers. Women wore dresses fastened with brooches. Why did the Celts wear trousers? For one thing, they wore trousers. This was practical, since they came from chilly Northern Europe, but wildly eccentric in […]

be all ˈmouth (British English also be all mouth and (no) ˈtrousers) (informal) if you say somebody is all mouth, you mean that they talk a lot about doing something, but are, in fact, not brave enough to do it: Don’t be scared of her. She won’t hurt you — she’s all mouth. What does […]

(A bit of) How’s Your Father; Idiom, saying, turn of phrase. Meaning: Sexy time, sexual intercourse or other sexual activity. Normally used in a phrase in Britain similar to: “Fancy a bit of how’s your father?” What does How’s your father mean in British slang? euphemistic sexual intercoursehow’s-your-father in British English (ˈhaʊzjəˈfɑːðə ) noun. British […]

Meaning: Someone who is all talk and no trousers, talks about doing big, important things, but doesn’t take any action. All idioms have been editorially reviewed, and submitted idioms may have been edited for correctness and completeness. What is the meaning of all talk and no trousers? British, informal. used to describe someone who talks […]

We are talking about cargo pants, denim jeans, shorts, tailored trousers, oversized pants, light men’s linen, and pleated trousers. The Spring/Summer 2021 men’s collections present all of these silhouettes, adapting each for the warmer months. What pant styles are in for 2021? At the end of the day, though, pants are really the backbone of […]

Trousers definition Trousers are pants, or a piece of clothing that covers the legs. Black pants that are the bottom part of a suit that cover your legs and that you wear to work are an example of trousers. noun. 2. What is the trouser meaning? noun (used with a plural verb) Sometimes trouser. Also […]

Here are some of the unsung types of pants for men that you might not have considered, but definitely should. Corduroy Trousers. Wool Trousers. Twill Chinos. Relaxed-Legged Trousers. Linen Trousers. Drawstring Trousers. Slimline Joggers. Cropped Trousers. What style trousers are in fashion? Look sharp with minimal effort with a pair of sleek, tailored wide-leg strides. […]

Initially, trousers were a military garment. They came in the form of snug shorts or loose fitting trousers that closed at the ankles. In the late 14th century, they developed into tight trousers with attached foot coverings. This garment had the appearance of hose and was worn by knights underneath plate armour. When did trousers […]

really clean. For many of you, “clean as a whistle” probably means really clean, as in not dirty. For example, “The sink was clean as a whistle after he scrubbed it.” Or maybe you’d say something like, “Since she’s never even had a speeding ticket, her record is clean as a whistle.” Why is it […]

The usual meaning is “underpants” in the UK and “trousers” in the US. However, a secondary meaning in the US is “underpants.” The word first appeared in the US in the early 1800s as a clipped version of “pantaloons,” close-fitting men’s breeches common in the 19th century. When was the word trousers invented? trousers (n.) […]

(British English also be all mouth and (no) ˈtrousers) (informal) if you say somebody is all mouth, you mean that they talk a lot about doing something, but are, in fact, not brave enough to do it: Don’t be scared of her. She won’t hurt you — she’s all mouth. See also: all, mouth. What […]

pretentious. all bark and no bite (not comparable) (idiomatic) Full of big talk but lacking action, power, or substance; pretentious. (idiomatic) Often making cutting remarks, but having a gentle personality underneath. Why is my dog all bark but no bite? The Origin of ‘All Bark And No Bite’ Thus, as the saying goes, the dog […]

Chat in a friendly, leisurely way, as in Let’s get together for coffee and chew the fat, or John and Dave spend hours just chewing the rag. Before the 1880s in Britain, chew the fat meant “to grumble or complain,” and chew the rag also has been used in this way. Where does the expression […]

Answer. Answer: It’s an old docker’s term. When people put things on a ship, they used a crank called a donkey. They were very slow and when they were asked how long it would take, they said “donkey’s years”. What is the phrase donkeys years mean? a very long timeDefinition of donkey’s years chiefly British. […]

brown study (plural brown studies) (idiomatic, dated) A melancholy mood accompanied by deep thought; a moody daydream. What is the meaning of the term brown study? a mood in which you are very involved in your own thoughts and not paying attention to anything else: I could see she was in a brown study. He […]

What is another word for Capris? pedal pushers breeches calf-length slacks Capri pants cropped pants jodhpurs knickers leggings pegged pants What are other names Capri? synonyms for Capris Capri pants. breeches. calf-length slacks. cropped pants. jodhpurs. knickers. leggings. pegged pants. What is another name for capri pants? Capri pants (also known as three quarter legs,or […]