lovely and warm, cold, quiet, etc.
lovely and (something)
Very something. Used to emphasize how nice something is because of the particular quality named after "and." Primarily heard in UK. I love your new house! It's lovely and bright inside! Ah, this lemonade is lovely and cold—just the thing for such a hot day.
See also: and, lovely
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
lovely and ˈwarm, ˈcold, ˈquiet, etc.
(British English, spoken) used when you are emphasizing that something is good because of the quality mentioned: It’s lovely and warm in here.See also: and, lovely
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