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ap·ple-pie

apple-pie

 
pronunciation:
ae pl paI
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: perfectly correct; excellent.
She made sure that everything was in apple-pie order before she left.
synonyms:
correct, excellent, perfect
definition 2: (informal) pertaining to or embodying values considered typically American, such as forthrightness and decency.
The senator talks a lot about apple-pie virtues, but his conduct is anything but honest and decent.The actress exudes apple-pie wholesomeness.