A better you
with better words.

Find the right word.
Understand it completely.

Previous word Next word

be dressed up to the nines

/bi drɛst ʌp tə ðə naɪnz/ /biː drɛst ʌp tə ðə naɪnz/
idiom Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 iki dirhem bir çekirdek giyinmek

Definition (English)

To be wearing very smart, fashionable or formal clothes, usually for a special occasion.

Example Sentences

  1. Everyone at the awards ceremony was dressed up to the nines, while I turned up in jeans.
    Ödül törenindeki herkes iki dirhem bir çekirdekti, ben ise kot pantolonla gitmiştim.
  2. You're dressed up to the nines tonight — are you going to a wedding or something?
    Bu akşam iki dirhem bir çekirdek giyinmişsin; düğüne falan mı gidiyorsun?

Phrases 6

See all