How to Pronounce "keep your pants on"
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.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈpænts/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /pˈɑːnts/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KEEP-yer-PANTS-awn
UK
KEEP-yaw-PAAHNTS-on
Listen in Context
Keep your pants on, dinner will be ready soon.
Just keep your pants on, I’m coming!
Keep your pants on! We’re not late yet.
Whoa, keep your pants on—I only asked a question.