tidy away
phrasal verb
tidied away; tidying away; tidies away
British
: to put (something) in its proper place in order to make a place tidy
I tidied all the loose papers away before the guests arrived.
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The useful storage drawer below the oven is great for storing pots and pans, keeping them accessible yet tidied away.
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Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
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“Tidy away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tidy%20away. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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