Keep your pants on Meaning in English
expression
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpænts/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
KEEP-yer-PANTS-awn
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈɑːnts/ /ˈɒn
KEEP-yaw-PAAHNTS-on
Definition
Used to tell someone to be patient and not get too excited, angry, or impatient. It’s a casual way of saying calm down.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and sometimes slightly humorous. Used mainly in casual conversation to tell someone to be patient or calm down. Do not use in formal situations. Commonly used when someone is rushing or insisting.
Spanish: cálmate - tranquilo - ten pacienciaPortuguese (BR): calma aí - tenha calma - sossegaPortuguese (PT): calma aí - tem calma - sossegaChinese (Simplified): 别着急 - 冷静点Chinese (Traditional): 別著急 - 冷靜點Hindi: शांत रहो - धैर्य रखोArabic: اهدأ - اصبرBengali: ধৈর্য ধরো - শান্ত থেকোRussian: не нервничай - успокойсяJapanese: 落ち着いて - 慌てないでVietnamese: bình tĩnh đi - kiên nhẫn chútKorean: 진정해 - 침착해Turkish: sakin ol - acele etmeUrdu: صبر کرو - تحمل کروIndonesian: sabar dulu - tenang dulu
Example Sentences
Keep your pants on, dinner will be ready soon.
basic
Just keep your pants on, I’m coming!
basic
Keep your pants on! We’re not late yet.
basic
Whoa, keep your pants on—I only asked a question.
natural
If you could keep your pants on for a second, I’ll explain everything.
natural
You need to keep your pants on—the movie won’t start without us.
natural