dressed to the nines
Example Sentences
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"He was completely believable, dressed to the nines with his sword. He then proceeds to take over."
From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026
Sure, no one is stopping anyone from sauntering into their local grocery store dressed to the nines in faux fur and pumps.
From Salon • Nov. 9, 2025
In them, Tonatiuh sings and dances as the dashing Kendall Nesbitt dressed to the nines in elegant tuxes.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025
The social media magnate is dressed to the nines in a sequin jacket patterned like tin ceiling tiles.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2024
She’s dressed to the nines like always, in a color-splashed Floating Dress that makes her look like a billowy sunset, and enormous tortoiseshell movie-star sunglasses.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
