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UK//bɪg bɔɪ pænts//US//bɪg bɔɪ pænts//

Meaning of Big boy pants

A humorous phrase indicating maturity or responsibility.

In simple words: Trousers that are for older children, showing they are grown up.

Big boy pants in a sentence

  • It's time to put on your big boy pants and handle this situation.
  • After taking a deep breath, he decided to wear his big boy pants today.
  • She told him to stop complaining and just put on his big boy pants.

How to use Big boy pants

Used informally to imply that someone is taking responsibility or behaving maturely. Not suitable for formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a little boy putting on his first pair of grown-up pants.

Related words

Collocations with Big boy pants

  • put on big boy pants
  • wear big boy pants
  • time for big boy pants

Synonyms for Big boy pants

  • grown-up mentality
  • mature behavior
  • taking responsibility

Opposites of Big boy pants

  • baby clothes
  • infant wear
  • toddler pants

Common mistakes with Big boy pants

  • Used in formal situations.
  • Confused with 'big boy's pants', which is incorrect.
  • Misunderstood as referring only to actual clothing.

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Frequently asked questions about Big boy pants

What does Big boy pants mean?

Trousers that are for older children, showing they are grown up.

What is the definition of Big boy pants?

A humorous phrase indicating maturity or responsibility.

How do you use Big boy pants in a sentence?

It's time to put on your big boy pants and handle this situation.

Can you give another example of Big boy pants?

After taking a deep breath, he decided to wear his big boy pants today.

What are synonyms for Big boy pants?

Common alternatives include grown-up mentality, mature behavior, taking responsibility.

What is the opposite of Big boy pants?

Opposite meanings include baby clothes, infant wear, toddler pants.

What words go with Big boy pants?

It commonly pairs with put on big boy pants, wear big boy pants, time for big boy pants.

What are common mistakes when using Big boy pants?

Used in formal situations. Confused with 'big boy's pants', which is incorrect. Misunderstood as referring only to actual clothing.

How do you pronounce Big boy pants?

US: //bɪg bɔɪ pænts//, UK: //bɪg bɔɪ pænts//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Big boy pants formal or informal?

"Big boy pants" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Big boy pants?

Used informally to imply that someone is taking responsibility or behaving maturely. Not suitable for formal contexts.