prim and proper means when someone tries to show oneself to be extra-ordinarily superb,qualitative, perfectionist in matters of speech and dressing.
A famous word pair is prim and proper. This phrase means that an individual acts in a very formal manner that is thought to be correct in every way.
"Prim" means precise or proper, even prudish. A prim person could be called straight-laced, goody-two-shoes, or a prude.Example : Mrs. Baker is such a prim lady, I was surprised to see her at the stock-car races!
If you are not prim, then you are untidy, scruffy, disheveled, mussed, or dowdy.
Proper noun
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neat and tidy
The word pair for prim is proper PRIM AND PROPER
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A famous word pair is prim and proper. This phrase means that an individual acts in a very formal manner that is thought to be correct in every way.
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She was oh so prim and proper.
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As a small child, visiting Aunt Maude, who was so prim and proper, was not something I looked forward to.