Meaning of 'Prim and proper'
What does the saying 'Prim and proper' mean?
Idiom: Prim and proper
Meaning:
Someone who is prim and proper always behaves in the correct way and never breaks the rules of etiquette.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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