TGITC
07-06-08, 02:53 PM
Why the 'nines'? Why not the tens? Ten out of ten = Dressed as well as you could? Dressed to the nines = Made a good effort but no cigar?
Where does the phrase 'Dressed up to the nines' come from and why is it '9' ???
Where does the phrase 'Dressed up to the nines' come from and why is it '9' ???