Meaning:
This phrase means to stay calm. It’s usually directed to people who are feeling upset or angry.
Examples:
- Still keep your shirt on. Or you'll get a cold.
- But you couldn't keep your shirt on, could you?
- Keep your shirt on, I'm a doctor, I'd never permit...
- Keep your shirt on and let me read.
- You can keep your shirt on for this.
- No, no, you keep your shirt on, okay?
- Keep your shirt on, lieutenant. Your equipment will be here in the morning.
- Look, just keep your shirt on till I do.
- So long, money bags, and keep your shirt on.
- I don't know. Can you promise to keep your shirt on?