verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a jacket/trouser/shirt etc pocket
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She slipped the map into her jacket pocket.
drainpipe trousers
kickflare trousers
oilskin coat/jacket/trousers etc
pair of trousers/scissors/glasses etc
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two pairs of jeans
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a pair of black tights
trouser legs
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He rolled up his trouser legs and waded out into the stream.
trouser press
trouser suit
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
catch sb with their pants/trousers down
roll your sleeves/trousers etc up
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Boss Peter Wheeler conceives the cars, tests them himself and even rolls his sleeves up to help design them.
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In the second half, the Cherry and Whites rolled their sleeves up and got stuck in.
wear the trousers
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I think you should talk to Pat - she's the one who wears the trousers in that household.
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And contrary to popular belief, we don't want to wear the trousers at home.
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In her wake came the likes of Chrissie Hynde, who found it easier just to wear the trousers.