coat and tie

coat and tie

Semi-formal attire for men that consists of a sports coat and tie. Tell him that he doesn't need to get all dressed up for this event—a coat and tie is perfectly fine.
See also: and, coat, tie
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

coat and tie

[for men] a jacket or sports coat and necktie. (A respectable but less than formal standard of dress.) My brother was not wearing a coat and tie, and they would not admit him into the restaurant. I always carry a coat and tie in my car just in case I have to dress up a little for something.
See also: and, coat, tie
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • another coat of paint
  • coat (someone or something) with (something)
  • coat with
  • coat
  • if you would(, please)
  • not a bit
  • a bit
  • shed out
  • a world of (something)