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.