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Dressed to kill

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Dressed to kill means wearing clothes that look extremely stylish or impressive, designed to attract attention.

The phrase appeared in English in the late 1800s. The word kill is used as exaggeration to suggest overwhelming impact rather than real harm.

She arrived at the party dressed to kill in a sequinned dress.

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