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Meanings of dressed to the nines in English

Dressed in fancy or formal clothing.

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Usage of dressed to the nines in English
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As usual, he was dressed to the nines and looked very divine.
Eve of darkness
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They were dressed to the nines to attend church and community affairs.
Ebony
3
There's Smiler about town as bold as brass, and dressed to the nines.
The Eustace Diamonds
4
And everyone is dressed to the nines, my father said.
Winter’s Tale
5
Halle, smart, efficient, dressed to the nines on the outside, insecure on the inside.
Solomon's oak: a novel
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She was dressed to the nines in a short skirt and a low-cut bodice.
The Kingmaker
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Mitchell is dressed to the nines, at least for this premiere installment with Pollack.
Reuters
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I was chatting with a few elegant women who were all dressed to the nines.
Ebony
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The women from Waterford are dressed to the nines.
The Irish Times
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As usual, Sue was dressed to the nines in a flowing caftan and heeled sandals.
Bake sale murder
11
And a well-heeled clientele, dressed to the nines and making their way through several unhurried courses.
The Irish Times
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I should not fail to say she was dressed to the nines, and appeared extraordinary handsome.
Catriona
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In the hall his sister stood dressed to the nines, trying to see over his shoulder.
Second glance
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This year's festival season has begun and celebs are out and about dressed to the nines.
Ebony
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Miriam answers the front door dressed to the nines in an elegant cobalt blue cocktail dress.
The Irish Times
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When we eventually took our seats we found ourselves behind a young couple dressed to the nines.
The Irish Times