shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Synonym of clogs to clogs in three generations.

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations” mean?

Synonym of clogs to clogs in three generations.

Is “shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.