bib and tucker

Example Sentences

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Melbourne proudly put on its best bib and tucker for the local girl who made good.

From Time Magazine Archive

Yesterday was Sunday and Olga in her best bib and tucker sat out in the sun with Dinky-Dink.

From The Prairie Wife by Dunn, Harvey

"Sure, child; wear your best bib and tucker, if you like, but I like you better in your play-clothes."

From Marjorie at Seacote by Wells, Carolyn

"I'll be down as soon as I can get on my best bib and tucker."

From A Man for the Ages A Story of the Builders of Democracy by Adams, John Wolcott

Last night I decked myself in my best bib and tucker, and, in defiance of all precedent, went down to his apartment.

From The Eternal City by Caine, Hall, Sir