to the nines

Idioms  

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

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Example Sentences

"He was completely believable, dressed to the nines with his sword. He then proceeds to take over."

From BBC

I brought them out to the Grove and we filled it up with them and they dressed to the nines.

From Los Angeles Times

Sure, no one is stopping anyone from sauntering into their local grocery store dressed to the nines in faux fur and pumps.

From Salon

Staff at Foxhunters Care Community had decorated the venue with balloons and a red carpet, while Ruth and her fellow residents took the opportunity to dress to the nines for the big occasion.

From BBC

Unlike most politicians, who dress to the nines, Burton wore ties reluctantly and showed up at meetings with governors wearing guayaberas, rarely with his hair in place.

From Los Angeles Times