get dressed up
Example Sentences
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“It’s something you’re excited for and you want to get dressed up for.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
The Brayboys, who have a picture of Barack Obama on proud display in their home, get dressed up in flag shirts and hats for the parade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
It's not the kind of food you'd get dressed up to enjoy, but more the kind of food you'd relish after a long day of walking and shopping.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2023
"I get dressed up in my full regalia - lab coat, rosette and two foot high hat - and go door-to-door asking for signatures," he says.
From BBC ● Feb. 23, 2023
“You can debut it down here for our friends. We can even get dressed up and create a red carpet. And of course, I’ll help you with the movie score...if you still want me to.”
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
