Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Every piece of furniture in her house is in apple-pie order.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Very neatly arranged.
The idiom "in apple-pie order" means something is perfectly arranged, neat, and organized. The phrase originates from the idea that apple pies were often made with precision and care, reflecting a sense of orderliness.
In the context of the sentence, "every piece of furniture" being in "apple-pie order" suggests that the furniture is arranged very neatly and systematically.
The other options, like painted in light colours, very delicately arranged, and kept in a disorganised way, do not match the meaning of this idiom.