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Shipshape

usgb/ˈʃɪpʃeɪp/Volume
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Sailor OriginPlay
Originates from maritime context, referring to tidiness of ships. SlideOld navy veterans prefer their quarters to be shipshape.
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Implies organization and readiness as well as tidiness. SlideShe made sure the documents were shipshape before the audit.
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Positive ConnotationPlay
Conveys an approving tone for well-maintained conditions. SlideThe garden was shipshape, impressing the visitors.