big-girl pants
The term "big-girl pants" is used both literally and metaphorically, often encouraging maturity and responsibility.
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Definition
A2Child Development
(informal)Pull-up underwear worn by a young girl during and after toilet training, replacing diapers.
Example
- She proudly wore her big-girl pants after successfully using the potty.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)An expression encouraging someone, typically a female, to act with maturity and take responsibility.
Example
- It's time to put on your big-girl pants and handle this situation like an adult.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "big-girl pants":
big-boy pantsbig girlbaby pantswear the trousersfancy pantsbig boypair of pantsrubber pants