keep one's shirt on

Idioms & Phrases

keep one's shirt on

Stay calm, be patient; not give way to temper or excitement. For example, Keep your shirt on, Bob, they'll be here in time for the wedding. [Colloquial; mid-1800s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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