Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

be-in-apple-pie-order

idiom

/biː ɪn ˈæp.əl paɪ ˈɔːr.dər/

Definition

To be in perfect order or tidy; to be well organized.

Examples

Before the guests arrive, I need to make sure the house is in apple-pie order.
Her desk was always in apple-pie order, with every item in its designated place.
If you want to impress your boss, your report should be in apple-pie order.

Meaning

This phrase suggests that everything is arranged neat and orderly, similar to a pie that is properly assembled with all its ingredients in the right place.