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to the nines

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to the nines

To the greatest degree or extent; to a point of perfection. (Especially in the phrase "dressed (up) to the nines.") I know it takes me a long time getting ready, but nothing feels better than being dressed to the nines for a night out on the town. Wow, they weren't kidding when they said this new club had been designed to the nines!

See also: nine

to the nines

To perfection, to the highest degree; see under dressed to kill.

See also: nine

to the nines

Informal

To the highest degree: dressed to the nines.

See also: nine