Dressed to kill
adjective
Wearing clothes that attract lots of attention because they are extremely stylish or attractive.
She came to the party dressed to kill.
Often appears as...
- she is dressed to kill
- he was dressed to kill
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Dressed in a very smart or striking way, usually with the purpose of attracting someone's romantic or sexual interest.
She was dressed to kill at her ex's wedding.
Often appears as...
- be dressed to kill
- went out dressed to kill
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Wearing clothes that attract lots of attention because they are extremely stylish or attractive.
She came to the party dressed to kill.
Often appears as...
- she is dressed to kill
- he was dressed to kill
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adjective
Dressed in a very smart or striking way, usually with the purpose of attracting someone's romantic or sexual interest.
She was dressed to kill at her ex's wedding.
Often appears as...
- be dressed to kill
- went out dressed to kill
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
The phrase suggests you're wearing clothes to make a big impression and get noticed.
At the fashion show, he was dressed to kill.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's not about physical harm; it's about making a strong visual impact with your clothes.
She entered the room dressed to kill, turning heads everywhere.
Pro Tip 3/3Special Occasions
Usually used when someone dresses up more than the everyday, for an event or outing.
For his graduation, he was dressed to kill.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
The phrase suggests you're wearing clothes to make a big impression and get noticed.
At the fashion show, he was dressed to kill.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's not about physical harm; it's about making a strong visual impact with your clothes.
She entered the room dressed to kill, turning heads everywhere.
Pro Tip 3/3Special Occasions
Usually used when someone dresses up more than the everyday, for an event or outing.
For his graduation, he was dressed to kill.
Pro Tip 1/3Attention Grabbing
The phrase suggests you're wearing clothes to make a big impression and get noticed.
At the fashion show, he was dressed to kill.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's not about physical harm; it's about making a strong visual impact with your clothes.
She entered the room dressed to kill, turning heads everywhere.
Pro Tip 3/3Special Occasions
Usually used when someone dresses up more than the everyday, for an event or outing.
For his graduation, he was dressed to kill.
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