the shirt off one's back: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  General English (US/UK)informalcolloquial
  • A willingness to give all one has to help another, even to the point of personal deprivation.
  • An expression used to describe extreme generosity or self-sacrifice in giving possessions or aid.

  Examples

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  • When John heard about the flood, he was willing to give the shirt off his back to help the victims.

    Cuando John escuchó sobre la inundación, estuvo dispuesto a dar la camisa de su espalda para ayudar a las víctimas.

  • My grandmother would give the shirt off her back to anyone in need, no questions asked.

    Mi abuela le daría la camisa de su espalda a cualquiera que lo necesitara, sin hacer preguntas.

  • Even though he was struggling, Mike offered the shirt off his back to support his struggling friend.

    Aunque estaba pasando dificultades, Mike ofreció la camisa de su espalda para apoyar a su amigo necesitado.