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in short trousers

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

In childhood; as a child; when quite young (including nonliterally, e.g., as a young adult).

idiomatic

Examples

“Near-synonym: in diapers”
“We didn't have⟳ computers or mobile phones back when I was in short trousers!”

CEFR level

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

in sight in silence in silhouette in silico in small doses in so many words

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