(as) nice as ninepence

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(as) nice as ninepence

Very tidy, neat, and well-organized; in good order. After my kids made me breakfast in bed, I expected the kitchen to be a mess. But was I ever surprised to find the whole place as nice as ninepence when I came downstairs! James is so meticulous with his office, always keeping it nice as ninepence. I figured Danny's student apartment would be a complete disaster, but it was as nice as ninepence when we arrived!
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