Meaning of the word "cleanliness is next to godliness" in English
What does "cleanliness is next to godliness" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cleanliness is next to godliness
US /ˈklen.li.nəs ɪz nekst tu ˈɡɑːd.li.nəs/
UK /ˈklen.li.nəs ɪz nekst tu ˈɡɒd.li.nəs/
Idiom
the idea that people have a moral duty to keep themselves and their homes clean
Example:
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My grandmother always said that cleanliness is next to godliness while she was scrubbing the floors.
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The school emphasizes that cleanliness is next to godliness to encourage students to tidy up.