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.
- 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)