Phrase guide

the pants off

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

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Meaning 1

An intensifier used with some transitive action verbs to indicate that the action is performed with thoroughness, vigor, or complete success.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • He liked the water rides, but the big roller-coaster scared the pants off him.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: the pantaloons off

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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