How to Pronounce "dressed to kill"
expression
ˈdɹɛst/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈkɪɫ
DREST-tuh-KIL
dɹˈɛst/ /tˈuː/ /kˈɪl
drest-too-KIL
Definition
If someone is 'dressed to kill', they are wearing very stylish or attractive clothes, usually to impress others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɛst/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈkɪɫ
British English
dɹˈɛst/ /tˈuː/ /kˈɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DREST-tuh-KIL
UK
drest-too-KIL
Listen in Context
She was dressed to kill at the party last night.
He came to the wedding dressed to kill.
Everyone at the gala was dressed to kill.
Wow, you're dressed to kill tonight! Got a hot date?