to the nines
Related to to the nines: dressed to the nines
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
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
to the nines
To perfection, to the highest degree; see under dressed to kill.
See also: nine
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
to the nines
Informal To the highest degree: dressed to the nines.
See also: nine
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- cook (something) to perfection
- cook to perfection
- dressed to kill
- dressed to the teeth
- dressed to the nines
- 9s
- be dressed (up) to the nines
- dressed (up) fit to kill
- dressed like a dog's dinner
- dressed up like a dog's dinner