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/POHN-yer-seh lohs pahntah-leh-ohs — UPPERCASE = stressed syllable/

To put on pants is a metaphor for instant maturity, meaning to take difficult decisions or assume responsibilities that were being avoided.

Example

"It's time for you to put on pants and face it."

"He put on pants and told the truth without fear."

Regional synonyms:

Estar bromeando, no ir en serio, estar de cachondeo. En España preguntar '¿Estás de coña?' es como decir '¿Me estás tomando el pelo?' o '¿Es en serio?'.