dressed to the nines
Meaning
Very fancily or formally dressed; wearing very showy or splendid clothing.
Synonyms
Translations
anar vestit de vint-i-un botons
tiré à quatre épingles
op zijn paasbest
sus son trenta-unEtymology
From dressed + to the nines; first recorded in the 1800s.
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