Meaning Of The Word Spit and polish

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Spit and polish Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Spit and polish?

spit and polish
used to talk about a place that is very clean or that is being made very clean

spit and polish in British English
formal or ceremonial, sometimes superficial, orderliness, neatness, or preciseness, as in the military
noun: great care in maintaining smart appearance and crisp efficiency
noun: punctilious attention to neatness, discipline, etc, esp in the armed forces

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