Neat and tidy Meaning in English
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Definition
Describes a place, thing, or person that is clean and organized, with everything in its proper place. It means both free from mess and arranged well.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly to talk about rooms, homes, clothes, desks, or appearances. Slightly informal; often a compliment. Common collocations: 'keep something neat and tidy,' 'always neat and tidy.' Don't confuse with just 'neat' (which can also mean 'cool' in slang).
Example Sentences
Her bedroom is always neat and tidy.
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The teacher likes the desks to be neat and tidy.
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Please keep the kitchen neat and tidy after you cook.
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He always looks neat and tidy when he goes to work.
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It's hard to keep my desk neat and tidy all the time.
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After the party, the living room wasn’t so neat and tidy anymore!
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