Spick and span.
[Idiom] SPICK AND SPAN. - Achieving Perfect Cleanliness
Perfectly clean or tidy.
'Spick and span' describes something that is notably clean and well-ordered, often used after an area has been freshly cleaned or tidied up. Historically, 'spick' referred to a new nail, and 'span' referred to a wood chip; both terms underscored the idea of newness and cleanliness. Applying this idiom encourages maintaining a pristine and organized environment, whether it's during spring cleaning at home or tidying up a workspace to enhance productivity.
Example Sentences
She cleaned her room until it was spick and span.
She cleaned her room until it was extremely clean.
The office was spick and span after the cleaning crew left.
The office was very clean after the cleaners finished.
Before the guests arrived, they made the living room spick and span.
They made the living room spotless before guests arrived.
