Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness Idiom mean?

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cleanliness is next to godliness What does cleanliness is next to godliness mean?	being a clean person is next in importance in life to having good religious or moral values	The mother told her children that cleanliness is next to godliness when she asked them to clean their rooms.
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fall out with (someone) over (something) What does "fall out with (someone) over (something)" mean?	to disagree or quarrel with someone about something	I fell out with my roommate over who should clean the bathroom.
at one's fingertips What does "at one's fingertips" mean?	within one's reach	I usually have my address book at my fingertips.
backer What does "backer" mean?	investor; financial supporter
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give voice to (one's feelings) What does "give voice to (one's feelings)" mean?	to express what one feels or thinks	The man has begun to give voice to his feelings about his new job.
let (someone) off the hook What does "let (someone) off the hook" mean?	excuse someone from a penalty or promise	He let me off the hook and I didn`t have to stay after work and help clean the office.
take it easy What does "take it easy" mean?	to relax	I have been working hard recently so I have decided to take it easy for a few days.
cut no ice with (someone) What does "cut no ice with (someone)" mean?	to have no influence on someone	The excuses of the girl cut no ice with her teacher or the principal.

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Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness Idiom