neat as a pin
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(simile) Very neat and tidy.
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 pin” mean?
(simile) Very neat and tidy.
Is “neat as a pin” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.