Shipshape and Bristol fashion meaning
What does the saying 'Shipshape and Bristol fashion' mean?
Idiom: Shipshape and Bristol fashion
Meaning:
If things are shipshape and Bristol fashion, they are in perfect working order.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Place name |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
All idioms have been editorially reviewed, and submitted idioms may have been edited for correctness and completeness.
« Previous: Ship came in
Next: Shoe is on the other foot »
Similar Idioms
Idiom eBooks from UsingEnglish.com
Download our curated lists of idioms in PDF format - perfect to use offline for reference or for use in class!
If you have a question about idioms, ask us about it in our Idioms Discussion Forum.
If you know of an idiom that you would like to be listed here, please use our online form to suggest an idiom.
See also:
- View examples in Google: Shipshape and Bristol fashion
- Idiom Quizzes