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dressed_to_the_nines

dressed to the nines

English

Adjective

dressed to the nines (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) Very fancily or formally dressed; wearing very showy or splendid clothing.

References

  • "Dressed to the nines" in Michael Quinion, Ballyhoo, Buckaroo, and Spuds, 2004.

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