shipshape and bristol fashion
"Shipshape and Bristol fashion" is an idiomatic phrase that means something is extremely neat, well-organized, and in perfect order. It originates from the maritime industry and reflects the standard of excellence observed in ship maintenance and storage in the port city of Bristol, England. The phrase implies that everything is in its proper place, well-maintained, and functioning smoothly.
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