How to Pronounce "dressed to the nines"
expression
DREST tuh THUH NYNZ
drest too THUH NYNZ
Definition
To be wearing very elegant or fancy clothes, usually for a special occasion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɛst/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈnaɪnz
British English
dɹˈɛst/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /nˈaɪnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DREST tuh THUH NYNZ
UK
drest too THUH NYNZ
Listen in Context
She was dressed to the nines at her wedding.
Everyone at the gala was dressed to the nines.
He likes to be dressed to the nines for important meetings.
Wow, you're dressed to the nines tonight! What’s the occasion?