(one's) best bib and tucker British old-fashioned humorous phrase UK informal mainly UK
Used to indicate one's dressiest or most formal attire.
They wore their best bib and tucker and went to the party.
There's a dance on Saturday, so remember to wear your best bib and tucker.
Maria puts on her best bib and tucker to go on a date.
1. Said after the custom of ringing church bells nine times to show that a deceased person is a man.
2. Used to mock a tailor as weak and ineffectual compared with a typical man.
3. A well-dressed person buys his or her clothes from various sources.
Used to compliment one's appearance that is presentable after grooming oneself
Used to describe someone's best clothes
Used to say that someone is ready for an event or occasion that has been canceled.
1. To undress hurriedly or haphazardly.
2. To take off someone's clothes hastily or haphazardly.
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.