Phrase guide

put one's pants on one leg at a time

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To be an ordinary person; to be a mere mortal.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • Remember, he puts his pants on one leg at a time, just like you.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 跟普通人一樣 /跟普通人一样 (gēn pǔtōngrén yīyàng) — be an ordinary person
  • Finnish: olla vain ihminen — be an ordinary person
  • French: chier comme tout le monde — be an ordinary person
  • German: auch nur mit Wasser kochen — be an ordinary person