Meaning of 'Goody two-shoes'
What does the saying 'Goody two-shoes' mean?
Idiom: Goody two-shoes
Meaning:
A goody two-shoes is a self-righteous person who makes a great deal of their virtue.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Clothes |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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