bib and tucker

Example Sentences

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Melbourne proudly put on its best bib and tucker for the local girl who made good.

From Time Magazine Archive

Before the Doctor could reply, around the corner of the house, bringing little Kenyon Adams in his best bib and tucker, came the lofty figure of Mrs. Nesbit.

From In the Heart of a Fool by White, William Allen

I was listening to every word you said, and I've got my best bib and tucker in that hand box.

From A Texas Matchmaker by Adams, Andy

You have determined that the three Bards shall walk up Parnassus, in their best bib and tucker.

From Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey by Cottle, Joseph

Yesterday was Sunday and Olga in her best bib and tucker sat out in the sun with Dinky-Dink.

From The Prairie Wife by Dunn, Harvey