OXFORD 9000
📚 adj • entry_id 29668

dressed to the nines

Meanings (ES + gloss)
de oro y azul • de punta en blanco • de tiros largos • hecho un brazo de mar
Very fancily or formally dressed; wearing very showy or splendid clothing.
During the early part of the day he took a stroll in the vicinity of "Fell's Point," dressed to the nines, with his cravat, and pin, and shirt collar neatly folded over.
He arrived at the gala, dressed to the nines in his top hat and tails.
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