tidy

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

adj. used to describe a large or impressive amount of money.

adj. denoting a considerable or substantial amount, typically in the context of financial sums.

“He sold his old car for a tidy profit last week.”

“After years of careful investment, she managed to accumulate a tidy sum that allowed her to retire several years earlier than planned.”

A2 · Elementary

v. to make a place neat by putting things where they belong.

v. to bring order to a space by arranging objects neatly; often used with the particle 'up'.

“I need to tidy my room before my friends arrive for the party.”

“The staff worked quickly to tidy the conference hall between the morning keynote and the afternoon breakout sessions.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun British English

n. a small container used to keep things like pens or tools organized.

n. a receptacle or device designed to hold small items in an orderly fashion.

“I bought a desk tidy to keep all my paperclips and staples in one place.”

“The workshop was equipped with various wall-mounted tidies, ensuring that specialized drill bits were always within the mechanic's reach.”

C1 · Advanced Dialect · British English · Informal

interj. a way to say 'great' or 'good' in some parts of the UK.

interj. an exclamation of approval, agreement, or satisfaction.

“"I'll meet you at six then." "Tidy, see you then."”

“Upon hearing that the local team had finally won the championship, he simply nodded and remarked, "Tidy."”