goody two shoes
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British pronunciation/ɡˈʊdi tˈuː ʃˈuːz/
American pronunciation/ɡˈʊdi tˈuː ʃˈuːz/
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a person who tries hard to let others know that they always do the right thing and behave well

What is the origin of the idiom "goody two shoes" and when to use it?

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The idiom "goody two shoes" originated from a children's story called "The History of Little Goody Two-Shoes" by John Newbery, published in 1765. It describes someone who tries to show off their perfect behavior and moral righteousness to gain personal advantage.

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an exceptionally good or moral person

What is the origin of the idiom "goody two shoes" and when to use it?

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The idiom "goody two shoes" originated from the title character of a children's story titled "The History of Little Goody Two Shoes" by John Newbery, published in 1765. is used to describe someone who is excessively virtuous, moral, or self-righteous, often to the point of being perceived as insincere or annoyingly perfect. It is typically used in a somewhat mocking or derisive manner to criticize someone who appears to be excessively good without any flaws or faults.

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