Tag: prim and proper
Prim and proper
Phrase: Prim and proper You might hear the phrase prim and proper used to talk about how someone looks or acts. First, let’s break down what “prim” and “proper” mean individually and together as a phrase. When someone is described as “prim,” it means they are very neat, tidy, and careful in how they dress…
Cleanliness is next to godliness
Phrase: Cleanliness is next to godliness The phrase cleanliness is next to godliness has been around for ages. It’s one of those sayings that grandparents love and even gets tossed around in some religious circles. But what does it mean? Growing up in a big family with not a whole lot of money, my mother…
