Not have a hair out of place

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To be perfectly neat, tidy or organized.

Even after a whole day of work, he didn't have a hair out of place.
Visual representation of "not have a hair out of place" - To be perfectly neat, tidy or organized.

Often appears as...

  • she didn't have a hair out of place
  • not a single hair out of place

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "not have a hair out of place"
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Appear Confident

Using this phrase can suggest someone’s self-assurance, as their appearance is meticulously maintained.

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She walked into the meeting without a hair out of place, exuding confidence.
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Slight Exaggeration

It's often used hyperbolically, meaning nobody’s appearance is literally that perfect.

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Despite the windy weather, he arrived looking like he didn't have a hair out of place.
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Irony or Sarcasm

Sometimes used ironically to emphasize that someone’s appearance is actually disheveled.

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After the rollercoaster ride, her hair was a mess, but he joked, 'Not a hair out of place, huh?'
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