What does keep one’s frock on mean?
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keep one’s frock on
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Keep one’s frock on
Literal meaning - to maintain own dignity wearing a dress or gown. Maintaining the status core and not ridicule oneself. The phrase is based on the story of the missionary St Bernard Mizeki who faced difficulties in reaching out to the cultured Shona people of Zimbabwe.
The diver was asked to keep his frock on when he hinted on checking the depth of the frozen pond.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of keep one’s frock on in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of keep one’s frock on in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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