neat and tidy

idiom

: clean and organized
The house is neat and tidy.

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John was hired by Carlos (Ricardo Chavira) and Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria) to keep the lawn and gardens of their Wisteria Lane home neat and tidy. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 4 Aug. 2025 Deadheading will keep blossoms in full supply, while also promoting bushier growth, giving them a neat and tidy appearance, and prevents seed formation that leads to reseeding. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 July 2025 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 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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