dressed to the nines
Example Sentences
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“The majority of festivals you go to don’t have art installations or people who are dressed to the nines in festival outfits,” Breuner said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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
Members of Parliament were dressed to the nines as they listened to the speech.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025
The social media magnate is dressed to the nines in a sequin jacket patterned like tin ceiling tiles.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2024
Beatriz, dressed to the nines in a red checkered skirt and white sweater, diva-strolls into the cafeteria, taking a seat at the center table, which everybody knows is reserved for her.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
