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shirt Listen to audio/ˈʃɚt/ noun
plural shirts
[count] : a piece of clothing for the upper body that has sleeves and usually a collar and buttons down the front — see also nightshirt, polo shirt, stuffed shirt, sweatshirt, t-shirt, undershirt
keep your shirt on
informalused to tell someone to calm down or be more patient Aren't you ready yet? Keep your shirt on! I'll be ready in a minute.
lose your shirt
chiefly US, informal : to lose a lot of money because of a bad bet or investment
He lost his shirt betting on football games. Many investors lost their shirts when the market crashed.
put your shirt on
chiefly Brit, informal : to bet a lot of money on (someone or something)
I put my shirt on a horse in the second race.
the shirt off your back
informal People who would give you the shirt off their back would do anything to help you.
She'd give me the shirt off her back if I ever needed help.

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