lovely and (something)

Very something. Used to emphasize how nice something is because of the particular quality named after "and." Primarily heard in UK. I love your new house! It's lovely and bright inside! Ah, this lemonade is lovely and cold—just the thing for such a hot day.

lovely and ˈwarm, ˈcold, ˈquiet, etc.

(British English, spoken) used when you are emphasizing that something is good because of the quality mentioned: It’s lovely and warm in here.

See also: and, lovely

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See also:

(something) to go on
a racing certainty
a ghost at the feast
a whole different animal
a whole different ball of wax
a whole different beast
(something) is not your daddy's
(something) is not your dad's
(something) is not your father's
a/the feel of (something)

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lovely and warm, cold, quiet, etc.

lovely and (something)

lovely and ˈwarm, ˈcold, ˈquiet, etc.