dress up vs dress up to the nines

dress up

verb
  • To put on a costume portraying oneself as a particular type of character or well-known person. 

  • To present in a favorable light. 

  • To decorate; to prettify. 

  • To put on special or fancy clothes. 

  • To put a costume on (someone) portraying them as a particular type of character or well-known person. 

dress up to the nines

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