Meaning of the word "the shirt off someone's back" in English
What does "the shirt off someone's back" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
the shirt off someone's back
US /ðə ʃɜrt ɔf ˈsʌm.wʌnz bæk/
UK /ðə ʃɜrt ɔf ˈsʌm.wʌnz bæk/
Idiom
1.
to be extremely generous, to give everything one has
Example:
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He's so kind, he'd give you the shirt off his back if you needed it.
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My neighbor is the kind of person who would give you the shirt off their back.
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