shirt sleeves
The term "shirt sleeves" often relates to casual attire and can imply informality or simplicity in various contexts.
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Definition
A2Clothing
The parts of a shirt that cover the arms.
Example
- He rolled up his shirt sleeves before starting the work.
B1Attire
(informal)Wearing only a shirt without a coat or jacket.
Example
- Despite the chilly weather, she was in shirt sleeves.
C1Socioeconomic
(informal, idiomatic)Relating to a working-class status, often implying simplicity or directness.
Example
- His shirt-sleeve approach to business was appreciated by many.
B2Weather
(informal)Weather warm enough to not require a jacket or coat.
Example
- It's going to be shirt-sleeve weather this weekend.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "shirt sleeves":
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