dressed to the nines
adjEtymology
From dressed + to the nines; first recorded in the 1800s.
Definitions
Very fancily or formally dressed
Very fancily or formally dressed; wearing very showy or splendid clothing.
- 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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