neat and tidy

idiom

: clean and organized
The house is neat and tidy.

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Prune your hedges regularly to keep them looking neat and tidy. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 July 2025 Around Trees and Shrubs Using landscape fabric around your trees and shrubs may keep the area looking neat and tidy for a season or two. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025 Those in need of organization will also rejoice, as the bag also comes with a zippered pouch that can keep smaller items like sunglasses, your go-to lipstick, tissues, hand sanitizer, and more neat and tidy. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 June 2025 Keep your kitchen looking neat and tidy with this sink caddy. Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for neat and tidy

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“Neat and tidy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neat%20and%20tidy. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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