He wears Ascot Races to keep his trousers up.
Ascot Races
idiom Slang
Cockney rhyming slang · East London
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I need to buy a new pair of Ascot Races because my belt is too uncomfortable for this suit.
The old tailor insisted that a gentleman should always wear Ascot Races rather than a belt to ensure his trousers hang perfectly.
Last updated April 28, 2026