Dressed to kill

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adjective

Wearing clothes that attract lots of attention because they are extremely stylish or attractive.

She came to the party dressed to kill.
Visual representation of "dressed to kill" - Wearing clothes that attract lots of attention because they are extremely stylish or attractive.

Often appears as...

  • she is dressed to kill
  • he was dressed to kill

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "dressed to kill"
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Attention Grabbing

The phrase suggests you're wearing clothes to make a big impression and get noticed.

Illustration for Attention Grabbing
At the fashion show, he was dressed to kill.
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Not Literal

It's not about physical harm; it's about making a strong visual impact with your clothes.

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She entered the room dressed to kill, turning heads everywhere.
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Special Occasions

Usually used when someone dresses up more than the everyday, for an event or outing.

Illustration for Special Occasions
For his graduation, he was dressed to kill.
Visual representation of the word "Dressed to kill"

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