Décrire les Qualités - Ordre et Propreté

Découvrez comment les expressions idiomatiques anglaises comme "propre comme un sou neuf" et "hors de propos" sont liées à l'ordre et à la propreté en anglais.

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(as|) clean as a (new|) pin [Phrase]

kept in a very clean condition

Ex: After the thorough spring cleaning , the house was as clean as a new pin , with every surface gleaming and organized .

(as|) clean as a whistle [Phrase]

completely unstained and free from dirt, thus extremely clean and tidy

Ex: After the thorough scrubbing , the kitchen was clean as a whistle , with every surface shining and devoid of any grease or stains .

in apple-pie order [Phrase]

with perfect organization and arrangement

Ex: She always keeps her wardrobe in apple-pie order , with clothes neatly folded and arranged by color .

all over the place [Phrase]

in a disorganized and untidy way

Ex: Her thoughts were all over the place during the exam , making it challenging to concentrate .

to [give] {sth} (a|the) once-over [Phrase]

to rid something of dirt in a rapid manner

Ex: Before the guests arrived, she gave the living room a quick once-over, dusting the surfaces and fluffing the cushions.

(as|) nice as ninepence [Phrase]

used to refer to someone or something that is very tidy and poperly arranged

Ex: Despite the rainy weather , she looked nice as ninepence , with her hair perfectly styled and her outfit immaculate .

out of place [Phrase]

(of something) not positioned in its usual place

Ex: The modern sculpture appeared out of place in the historical museum , surrounded by classical artworks and artifacts .

dog's (breakfast|dinner) [Phrase]

a person or thing that is marked by untidiness

Ex: His desk was a dog 's breakfast , cluttered with papers , pens , and random objects .

head over heels [Phrase]

in a state of extreme excitement or confusion

Ex: When she won the lottery , she was head over heels with excitement and could n't believe her good fortune .

(as|) fresh as a daisy [Phrase]

used to refer to something that has been kept in a very clean and tidy state

Ex: After a good night 's rest , she woke up feeling fresh as a daisy , ready to start her day .

Décrire les Qualités
Bonne qualité ou condition	Mauvaise qualité ou état	Ennuyeux ou Intéressant	Comparison
Similaire ou Dissimilaire	Ordre et Propreté	Vieilles & Nouvelles Choses	Forme, Couleur & Texture
Lieu & Position	Emplacement et positionnement	Compatibilité et Incompatibilité	Adéquation et Inadéquation
Utilité et Valeur	Nature	Véhicules	Décrire les qualités