Practically perfect in every way

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"Practically perfect in every way" is the iconic self-assessment phrase associated with the magical nanny Mary Poppins, expressing her near-flawless character and abilities.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf catchphrase
fictional quotation
self-assessment phrase
appearsIn Mary Poppins (1964 film) NERFINISHED
Mary Poppins book series NERFINISHED
associatedWith Mary Poppins NERFINISHED
characterizes Mary Poppins NERFINISHED
culturalRole iconic phrase
pop culture reference
describes Mary Poppins NERFINISHED
describesTrait practical perfection
expresses near-flawless abilities
near-flawless character
genreContext fantasy
hasQuality humorous
hyperbolic
self-confident
hasTheme perfectionism
self-image
language English
medium children's literature
film dialogue
notableFor association with Mary Poppins
refersTo self-evaluation
semanticField compliment
exaggeration
targetAudienceContext family audiences
tone lighthearted
whimsical
usedAs idiom for near-perfection
usedBy Mary Poppins NERFINISHED

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Mary Poppins catchphrase Practically perfect in every way