neat as a new pin
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Very clean or tidy.
Register: dated
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “neat as a new pin” mean?
Very clean or tidy.
Is “neat as a new pin” formal or informal?
neat as a new pin is generally dated.