Lingo

Order and Tidiness

9 Words

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1.
(as|) clean as a (new|) pin
Phrase

kept in a very clean condition

After the thorough spring cleaning, the house was as clean as a new pin, with every surface gleaming and organized.

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2.
(as|) clean as a whistle
Phrase

completely unstained and free from dirt, thus extremely clean and tidy

After the thorough scrubbing, the kitchen was clean as a whistle, with every surface shining and devoid of any grease or stains.

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3.
in apple-pie order
Phrase

with perfect organization and arrangement

She always keeps her wardrobe in apple-pie order, with clothes neatly folded and arranged by color.

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all over the place
4.
all over the place
Adverb

in many different locations or scattered over an area without a specific pattern

The toddler's toys were scattered all over the place, making it difficult to walk without tripping.

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5.
[give] {sb/sth} (a|the) once-over
Phrase

to examine a thing or person very quickly

Can you give my paper a once-over?Just see if you spot any typos.

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6.
(as|) nice as ninepence
Phrase

used to refer to someone or something that is very tidy and poperly arranged

Despite the rainy weather, she looked nice as ninepence, with her hair perfectly styled and her outfit immaculate.

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out of place
7.
out of place
Phrase

(of something) not positioned in its usual place

The vibrant painting looked out of place in the otherwise minimalist and monochromatic room.

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head over heels
8.
head over heels
Phrase

in a state of extreme excitement or confusion

When she won the lottery, she was head over heels with excitement and couldn't believe her good fortune.

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9.
(as|) fresh as a daisy
Phrase

(of a person) alert and full of energy and enthusiasm

After a good night's sleep, she woke up feeling as fresh as a daisy.

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