Meaning of dressed to the nines | Babel Free

Definitions

Very fancily or formally dressed; wearing very showy or splendid clothing.

idiomatic, not-comparable

Equivalents

Examples

“He arrived at the gala, dressed to the nines in his top hat and tails.”

“During the early part of the day he took a stroll in the vicinity of "Fell's Point," dressed to the nines, with his cravat, and pin, and shirt collar neatly folded over.”

“All you will see is a girl you once knew, although she's dressed up to the nines, at sixes and sevens with you.”

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