dressed to the nines
The phrase "dressed to the nines" means being dressed in an extremely stylish and fashionable manner, often with great attention to detail. It implies that a person is wearing their finest, most elegant and well put-together outfit, typically for a special or formal occasion. The phrase originated from the notion that the number nine is considered a symbol of perfection or highest degree, thus suggesting that the person is dressed perfectly or impeccably.
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