| 词组 | neatness |
| 释义 | (redirected from neatness)neat as a new pinVery neat, tidy, and clean. I expected Danny's student apartment to be a total mess, but it was neat as a new pin! (as) neat as ninepenceVery tidy, neat, and well-organized; in good order. After my kids made me breakfast in bed, I expected the kitchen to be a mess. But was I ever surprised to find the whole place as neat as ninepence when I came downstairs! James is so meticulous with his office, always keeping it neat as ninepence. neat as a bandboxImpeccably dressed; stylish. A bandbox is a container that was used to store accessories like collars and ruffs. Dave, I just love that suit and tie on you! You look neat as a bandbox! (as) neat as a pinTidy; clean; in good or neat order. I expected Danny's student apartment to be a total mess, but it was as neat as a pin when we arrived! I expect you to leave this kitchen neat as a pin when you finish for the night, understand? *neat as a pinCliché neat and orderly. (*Also: as ~.) Brad is such a good housekeeper; his apartment is always as neat as a pin. Joanne certainly is well-organized. Her desk is neat as a pin. neat1. mod. great; cool; fine. That was not a very neat thing to do. 2. exclam. Wow! (Usually Neat!) Neat! I’m glad you came. neat as a pinTrim, orderly. This term dates from the late eighteenth century and appeared in print in several works by John Wolcot (who used the pseudonym Peter Pindar), as “neat as a new pin.” |
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