Meaning of the word "a tidy house holds a bored woman" in English
What does "a tidy house holds a bored woman" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a tidy house holds a bored woman
US /ə ˈtaɪdi haʊs hoʊldz ə bɔːrd ˈwʊmən/
UK /ə ˈtaɪdi haʊs həʊldz ə bɔːd ˈwʊmən/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that a woman who spends all her time keeping a house perfectly clean likely lacks more interesting or fulfilling activities in her life
Example:
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She decided to go back to university, realizing that a tidy house holds a bored woman.
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Don't worry about the mess; remember, a tidy house holds a bored woman.