nice as ninepence
The phrase "nice as ninepence" is a British idiom originating from the 17th century, often used to describe something exceptionally neat or pleasant.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Extremely neat and tidy.
Example
- Her room was as nice as ninepence after she finished cleaning.
B2General
(informal)Exceptionally pleasant or agreeable.
Example
- The garden looked as nice as ninepence with all the flowers in bloom.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nice as ninepence":
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