A place for everything and everything in its place

Cultural  

1. Things should be kept in order.

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Example Sentences

The idiom goes, “a place for everything and everything in its place.”

From New York Times

In today's consumer culture, "a place for everything and everything in its place" isn't just a mantra; it's big business.

From Salon

There is an old saying that goes something like this: a place for everything and everything in its place.

From Seattle Times

Label his clothes with permanent marker; email the teachers as soon as an item comes up missing; consistently practice “a place for everything and everything in its place” with jackets and shoes at home and make sure, if you can, that he is practicing it at school.

From Slate

With a place for everything and everything in its place, your home will have a chance to shine.

From Seattle Times