Keep your knickers on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkip/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnɪkɝz/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

KEEP yor NIK-erz on

UK

kˈiːp/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈɪkəz/ /ˈɒn

KEEP yaw NIK-uhz on

Definition

This informal British expression means telling someone not to get upset or impatient, and to be calm.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and mostly used in British English, sometimes humorous or lightly scolding. Used to tell someone to calm down when they're being impatient or upset. Not used in formal settings. Similar to 'calm down' or 'don't get your panties in a twist'.

• Spanish: tranquilízate - cálmate
• Portuguese (BR): fica tranquilo - calma aí
• Portuguese (PT): acalme-se - tem calma
• Chinese (Simplified): 别着急 - 冷静点
• Chinese (Traditional): 別著急 - 冷靜點
• Hindi: शांत हो जाओ - गुस्सा मत करो
• Arabic: اهدأ - لا تغضب
• Bengali: ভাবনা করো না - শান্ত হও
• Russian: не нервничай - успокойся
• Japanese: 落ち着いて - 怒らないで
• Vietnamese: bình tĩnh đi
• Korean: 진정해 - 화내지 마
• Turkish: sakin ol - telaş yapma
• Urdu: پریشان مت ہو - آرام سے رہو
• Indonesian: tenang saja - sabar dong

Example Sentences

Keep your knickers on, I'll be there in a minute.

basic

There's no need to shout, just keep your knickers on.

basic

Please keep your knickers on until we finish here.

basic

Oh, keep your knickers on! The food's on its way.

natural

He told me to keep my knickers on when I complained about the delay.

natural

Can you keep your knickers on? We're all doing our best here.

natural