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neat and tidy

idiom
Meaning

In a state of good order; tidy.


Examples
SIMPLE

Keep your desk neat and tidy.

CONTEXTUAL

She spent the entire morning making sure the living room was neat and tidy before the guests arrived.

COMPLEX

The librarian took great pride in ensuring every shelf remained perfectly neat and tidy, reflecting the quiet order of the room.

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