Usage of "dressed to the nines"

Dressed in fancy or formal clothing.

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Usage of dressed to the nines in anglès

As usual, he was dressed to the nines and looked very divine. 
 Eve of darkness 

They were dressed to the nines to attend church and community affairs. 
 Ebony 

There's Smiler about town as bold as brass, and dressed to the nines. 
 The Eustace Diamonds 

And everyone is dressed to the nines, my father said. 
 Winter’s Tale 

Halle, smart, efficient, dressed to the nines on the outside, insecure on the inside. 
 Solomon's oak: a novel 

She was dressed to the nines in a short skirt and a low-cut bodice. 
 The Kingmaker 

Mitchell is dressed to the nines, at least for this premiere installment with Pollack. 
 Reuters 

I was chatting with a few elegant women who were all dressed to the nines. 
 Ebony 

The women from Waterford are dressed to the nines. 
 The Irish Times 

As usual, Sue was dressed to the nines in a flowing caftan and heeled sandals. 
 Bake sale murder 

And a well-heeled clientele, dressed to the nines and making their way through several unhurried courses. 
 The Irish Times 

I should not fail to say she was dressed to the nines, and appeared extraordinary handsome. 
 Catriona 

In the hall his sister stood dressed to the nines, trying to see over his shoulder. 
 Second glance 

This year's festival season has begun and celebs are out and about dressed to the nines. 
 Ebony 

Miriam answers the front door dressed to the nines in an elegant cobalt blue cocktail dress. 
 The Irish Times 

When we eventually took our seats we found ourselves behind a young couple dressed to the nines. 
 The Irish Times 

Meanings of dressed to the nines in anglès