Your best bib and tucker In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "your best bib and tucker", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2022-02-28 10:02

Meaning of Your best bib and tucker (redirected from (one's) best bib and tucker )

(one's) best bib and tucker British old-fashioned humorous phrase UK informal mainly UK

Used to indicate one's dressiest or most formal attire.

They wore their best bib and tucker and went to the party.

There's a dance on Saturday, so remember to wear your best bib and tucker.

Maria puts on her best bib and tucker to go on a date.

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