English Reference
Idiom idiom

neat and tidy


In a state of good order; tidy.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


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.”


Last updated August 10, 2026