Describing Qualities - Order and Tidiness

Discover how English idioms like "clean as a whistle" and "out of place" relate to order and tidiness in English.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

(as) clean as a (new) pin

[phrase]

kept in a very clean condition

Ex: Despite having a busy schedule , she managed to keep her car clean as a pin, regularly washing and detailing it to maintain its pristine appearance .

(as) clean as a whistle

[phrase]

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

in apple-pie order

[phrase]

with perfect organization and arrangement

Ex: Despite the busy schedule , he managed to keep his in apple-pie order, with papers filed neatly and a clutter-free environment .

all over the place

[phrase]

in a disorganized and untidy way

to give something a once-over

[phrase]

to rid something of dirt in a rapid manner

(as) nice as ninepence

[phrase]

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

out of place

[phrase]

(of something) not positioned in its usual place

dog's breakfast

[phrase]

a person or thing that is marked by untidiness

head over heels

[phrase]

in a state of extreme excitement or confusion

(as) fresh as a daisy

[phrase]

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

Describing Qualities
Good Quality or Condition	Poor Quality or Condition	Boring or Interesting	Comparison
Similar or Dissimilar	Order and Tidiness	Old & New Things	Shape, Color & Texture
Place & Position	Location & Placement	Compatibility & Incompatibility	Suitability & Unsuitability
Usefulness & Value	Nature	Vehicles	Describing Qualities

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