Can someone explain the term, “He wore his pants, High Water”
I will guess it may mean, To have your pants pulled up as far as possible
Reason for the High Water reference? If one was to wade through water, your pant bottoms would not get wet?
I don’t know that one,where did you hear it?
On an English tv program.
We say that in the States. It means that the hems are far above the ankles, and the waist is almost under the armpits.
Not a good look unless you are afraid your pants will fall off…
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the term “high water trowsers” (in German “Hochwasser Hosen”) was used long ago, when trowsers bottom were above the ankles, mening they were too short. It had (in those days) nothing to do with hip position, they were just too sort.
Best regards from sunny 20 degrees-like Nortern-Germany 
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It may well be the fishing show with Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse,wearing waders in the water whilst fishing.
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Wherever it originated. Our Mother clearly thought it was Essential!
Before Friday night out. Younger Sis and I. Had a front door inspection. Our Under pants and Knickers were Yanked Up, so high.
Our legs left the floor. “OUCH”.
The funny bit in reflection about it was. I was 12" and Sis 6". Taller than her. High Water Mark.
Her parting remark. “Now you both look DECENT”.
ROFLaffin, All the way, groin strangled. To Trad Jazz.
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Think I prefer the Waders scenario…at risk of being coarse!
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