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Definition |
being dressed in an extremely fashionable
or elegant manner |
Examples |
1) Sara arrived at the gala dressed to the
nines, with her elegant gown, sparkling jewelry, and
perfectly styled hair.
2) Jeff always made sure to be dressed to the
nines to impress everyone with his tailored suit and polished
shoes. |
Etymology |
The term likely comes from the belief that
"nine" represents perfection, emphasizing flawless and impeccable
dressing in every detail. |
Synonyms |
look dashing, look stunning, dressed up |
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