spic and span meaning?

Question

What's the meaning of "spic and span" idiom? Please give me some examples!

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Looking spic and span requires care and attention to detail.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

For people:  Although it is possible to use "to be spic and span" with people,

 " He is spic and span.",

It is not as common as "to look spic and span",

 "He looks spic and span."
 

For things:  Both forms are appropriate.
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

Ralph had been out camping for a week.  He had not shaved or bathed.  His clothes were a mess.  When Ralph arrived home, he immediately took a shower, shaved and put on some fresh clean clothes.  Ralph's wife, Helen, takes one look at Ralph and says...

"My, don't you look all spic and span?"

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

Helen had been meaning to clean up the garage.  It was very messy and disorganized and the car could barely fit in.  Helen got her act together and cleaned the garage while Ralph was away on a camping trip.  After Ralph returned from his trip, he said to Helen...

"Wow, honey, the garage is all spic and span!  Great job!"

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

"to be spic and span"

• to be very clean and tidy
• to have everything in order
• to be brand new

 
 
Synonyms:
bright, clean, clear, dirt-less, error-less, exquisite, faultless, flawless, hygienic, immaculate, impeccable, neat, pure, snowy, spotless, stainless, taint-less, trim, unsoiled, unsullied
 
 
This shirt is literally spic and span. - - - - ->