nice as ninepence

English

Etymology

Corruption of nice as ninepins, from the neat and precise ordering of the skittles in the game of ninepins.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

nice as ninepence (not comparable)

(simile) Neat, tidy, in order

Related terms

neat as ninepence
right as ninepence

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