Meaning of Marie-Kondo | Babel Free

Definitions

Forma verbal. Verb. [C1]

Examples

“Reading Greg McKeown’s book “Essentialism” not long after my husband and I Marie-Kondo-ed our home, I discovered a similar philosophy could apply⟳ not just to our stuff but also to how we all spend⟳ our time.”

“Marie-kondoing the family belief systems might be the work⟳ of a lifetime, but each book we get⟳ to look⟳ at and ponder over liberates us. It is not comfortable—like⟳ sitting in an old, dimly lit attic breathing dust, crouching down on hard wooden floors, trying to read⟳ age-old books, the ones with the really tiny font without proper spacing.”

““Gently used books” sound⟳ good in theory, but unless obvious great care is taken to match⟳ the book with the recipient’s interest⟳, it looks like⟳ you’re taking advantage of the occasion to do a little Marie-Kondo’ing.”

“We need⟳ to approach⟳ winter the way the Pilgrims probably did. We’ll gather around the fire (the TV) and spend⟳ time darning our socks (Marie-Kondoing our closets) and telling each other long stories (bingeing The Crown) while we wait⟳ for spring⟳.”

“As you continue⟳ to interact with people, participate⟳ in activities, own⟳ objects, or carry⟳ on with your habits, observe⟳ how they reflect⟳ back at you, and notice⟳ which ones bring⟳ you joy. It’s literally the strategy of Marie-Kondo-ing your life.”

“The immediate benefit for me as we began Marie-Kondoing our house (there’s the verb!) was eliminating clothing.”

“There’s been an official fear trash can this whole time? Where is this elusive, magical fear trash can? Can I get⟳ it at Ikea? Did I have⟳ one and accidentally Marie-Kondo’d it because “fear” and “joy” are polar opposites?”

“Essentially, we Marie-Kondoed our entire existence, selecting what we needed for a retirement household and what sparked enough delight to keep⟳.”

“Your closets are so Marie-Kondo-ed that I doubt⟳ there’s anywhere to hide⟳.”

“Marie-kondoing your Sock Drawer”

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