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Meaning of in short pants | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Synonym of in short trousers (“quite young”).

Canada, US, idiomatic

Examples

“Near-synonym: in diapers”
“Look⟳, honey, this ain't my first rodeo, OK? I was doing this when you were in short pants.”
“Dr. Smith said a moment ago that we are scientifically adult but spiritually in short pants.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

in short supply in short trousers in sight in silence in silhouette in silico

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