Describing People - Fashion & Outfits
Explore English idioms regarding fashion and outfits with examples like "dressed to kill" and "cut a dash".
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dressed to kill
[phrase]
used to describe someone who is dressed up in a very fashionable way to draw attention
Ex: The bride was dressed to kill on her wedding day.
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Sign indressed (up) to the nines
[phrase]
dressed up in a very attractive or fashionable way
Ex: Even though it was just a casual dinner, he showed up dressed to the nines.
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Sign into cut a dash
[phrase]
to dress or present oneself in a stylish and impressive manner
Ex: Even at his age, my grandfather can still cut a dash in a three-piece suit.
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Sign insuited and booted
[phrase]
dressed up in a very formal and attractive way
Ex: Suited and booted, he walked into the ballroom with confidence.
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Sign inSunday best
[noun]
a person's most attractive or expensive set of clothing, often worn in special occasions
Ex: Even though he was poor , he always had a Sunday best for church .
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Sign into show skin
[phrase]
(particularly of women) to wear revealing clothes, often for the purpose of arousing others
Ex: She was criticized for showing skin at the formal event.
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Sign inmutton dressed as lamb
[phrase]
a person, typically an older individual, who dresses or presents themselves in a manner intended to appear younger than their actual age
Ex: Mutton dressed as lamb never looks good on anyone.
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