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
"And with its best bib and tucker on, if I am any judge of la toilette," said Lionel.
From A Heart-Song of To-day by Savigny, Annie Gregg
Her hansom is at the door and, arrayed in her best bib and tucker, she is hurrying through the hall when Dysart, who has just come, presents himself.
From April's Lady A Novel by Hungerford, Margaret Wolfe
Last night I decked myself in my best bib and tucker, and, in defiance of all precedent, went down to his apartment.
From The Eternal City by Caine, Hall, Sir
"Sure, child; wear your best bib and tucker, if you like, but I like you better in your play-clothes."
From Marjorie at Seacote by Wells, Carolyn
