English Expression · Advanced
iron the shirt collar flat
press the collar until it is smooth
Pronunciation: iron the shirt collar flat
Meaning
A natural expression used to convey: press the collar until it is smooth.
Example
Iron the shirt collar flat before doing the sleeves.
Press the shirt collar until it is smooth before doing the sleeves.
Practice tips
- Practice iron the shirt collar flat out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for advanced-level learners.