tidy objects

[/ˈtaɪdi ˈɑbdʒɪkts/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
organizar objetos / arrumar objetos
1. to arrange or organize objects in a neat and orderly manner
She spent the afternoon tidying objects on the shelves.
Ela passou a tarde organizando os objetos nas prateleiras.
2. to put things in proper order and remove clutter
Before guests arrive, I need to tidy objects around the living room.
Antes dos convidados chegarem, preciso arrumar os objetos da sala de estar.
The concept of tidying objects reflects broader cultural values around organization and cleanliness. In Brazilian culture, 'arrumação' (tidying) is often associated with hospitality and respect for guests. The Japanese concept of 'Marie Kondo' tidying has influenced both American and Brazilian perspectives on organizing personal objects with mindfulness.
NYC Slang
straighten up your stuff / get your stuff in order
Synonyms / Sinônimos
organize objectsarrange objectsput away objectsneaten objectsstraighten objects
Antonyms / Antônimos
mess upscatter objectsdisorganizeclutter

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
organizar objetos / arrumar objetos
Most common in everyday speech
Rio de Janeiro
arrumar as coisas
Colloquial preference for 'coisas' over 'objetos'
São Paulo
organizar objetos / colocar em ordem
More formal usage in urban context
Portugal
arrumar os objetos / organizar
European Portuguese prefers 'arrumar' for tidying

Related Words

organizedeclutterarrangestraightenclean upput in order

Related Idioms & Phrases

put your house in order
get things organized
set things straight
colocar a casa em ordem
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