do up one's fly

Frequency: 5.83.0 per million words

to fasten one's trousers (with a zipper or buttons)

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Examples (10)

  • He quickly tried to do up his fly before anyone noticed.
  • She reminded her son to do up his fly before leaving the house.
  • The actor had to do up his fly between scenes backstage.
  • I need to do up my fly properly before the meeting starts.
  • Don't forget to do up your fly after using the restroom.
  • The child struggled to do up his fly with the difficult zipper.
  • Make sure to do up your fly completely for a neat appearance.
  • He felt embarrassed when he realized he hadn't done up his fly properly.
  • The tailor showed him how to do up the fly on his new trousers.
  • Always do up your fly securely to avoid any wardrobe malfunctions.