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spit-and-polish

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spit and polish


Main Entry:
spit and polish
Function:
noun
Etymology:
from the practice of polishing objects such as shoes by spitting on them and then rubbing them with a cloth
Date:
1895
: extreme attention to cleanliness, orderliness, smartness of appearance, and ceremony often at the expense of operational efficiency
spit–and–polish adjective


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