White as the driven snow Meaning in English
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Definition
Extremely white or pure, like fresh, clean snow. This expression can also mean very morally clean or innocent.
Usage & Nuances
This is an old-fashioned, poetic idiom, mostly used in literary or formal contexts. It describes something visually pure (typically clothing, surfaces), or someone's character as completely innocent. Not common in daily conversation.
Example Sentences
Her dress was white as the driven snow on her wedding day.
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The little girl's hands were white as the driven snow after washing.
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He says his conscience is white as the driven snow.
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You can trust her—she’s white as the driven snow.
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Politicians like to pretend they’re white as the driven snow, but nobody’s perfect.
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My grandma’s tablecloths are always white as the driven snow no matter how old they are.
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