Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-pants-off

idiomatic expression

ðə pænts ɔf

Definition

To impress or outperform someone to an extreme degree.

Examples

She danced so well at the competition that she danced the pants off her rivals.
The comedian’s jokes were so funny they practically took the pants off the audience with laughter.
He performed so brilliantly in his presentation that he took the pants off his competitors.

Meaning

This phrase is often used to express that someone has done something so well that it leaves others in awe or feeling inadequate. It can refer to both skill and performance in various contexts.