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dressed to the nines/teeth What does dressed to the nines/teeth mean?	to be dressed elegantly, to be dressed very well	The couple were dressed to the nines when they went to the opening of the new theater production.
dressed to the nines/teeth What does dressed to the nines/teeth mean?	to be dressed elegantly	The movie stars were dressed to the nines during the awards ceremony.
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Bright and breezy What does "Bright and breezy" mean?	When someone is cheerful and full of energy, they are bright and breezy.

draw a line betwen two things What does "draw a line betwen two things" mean?	to separate two things	We must draw a line between using the internet for work and using it for personal use.
down to the wire What does "down to the wire" mean?	near a deadline, with little time remaining	They were down to the wire but the two sides finally agreed to a new contract.
cover for (someone) What does "cover for (someone)" mean?	to do someone else's work	We always cover for each other when someone at work is sick.
horse hockey What does "horse hockey" mean?	horse dung; horse feces; nonsense
throw (someone's) name around What does "throw (someone's) name around" mean?	to impress people by saying that you know a famous or influential person	The salesman often throws the names of important people around.

(to be) hung up on (someone or something) What does "(to be) hung up on (someone or something)" mean?	to be obsessed or devoted to someone or something	My friend is hung up on one of his colleagues at work.
IOU What does "IOU" mean?	I Owe You - a signed paper saying that you owe money to someone	I Owe You - a signed paper saying that you owe money to someoneI gave my friend an IOU when I bought his stereo.
get off (someone`s) back What does "get off (someone`s) back" mean?	stop criticizing or nagging someone	I wish that my mother would get off my back about trying to find a better job.

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Dressed To The Nines Teeth Idiom