Meaning of the word "goody two shoes" in English
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goody two shoes
US /ˈɡʊd.i ˈtuː ˌʃuːz/
UK /ˈɡʊd.i ˈtuː ˌʃuːz/
Idiom
1.
a person who is excessively virtuous, obedient, and well-behaved, often to the point of being annoying or smug
Example:
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She's such a goody two shoes, always following the rules and never having any fun.
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He was teased for being a goody two shoes because he always finished his homework on time.
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