Test incompl/inter-338, User's Answer 5

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English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #338 "English Slang Idioms (59)", question 5

She knew that he wouldn't be able to resist her tonight. She had a new hairstyle and was dressed to the ..........

(a) ears
(b) nines
(c) tip
(d) gills

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #338 "English Slang Idioms (59)", answer 5

She knew that he wouldn't be able to resist her tonight. She had a new hairstyle and was dressed to the nines.

Correct answer: (b) nines

Your answer was: incorrect
She knew that he wouldn't be able to resist her tonight. She had a new hairstyle and was dressed to the ears.
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Is dressed to the nines equal with all dressed to kill?

[Linda]

Yes - to be dressed in attractive clothing.
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