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.
See also:
  • 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