dressed to the nines

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English

Etymology

From dressed +‎ to the nines; first recorded in the 1800s.

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dressed to the nines (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) 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.

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