This phrase dates from the 1800's. "To kill" refers to the idea of a large degree or a large amount, as in the amount of something it would take to kill you. Dressed FIT TO kill means that you're so well dressed it's going to kill whoever looks at you.
The expression "dressed to kill" usually applies to a woman who is dressed up in a very stylish and sophisticated way. The idea is that such a woman going out to dinner or a party will attract men which she could then use to her advantage. In this sense the word "kill" is not meant literally. Nobody actually dies!!
The expression is "Dressed to the teeth." and means as well dressed as you can be, head to toe.
dressed to the nines dressed to the nines dressed to the nines ===== dressed to the hilt dressed to kill
Dressed to Kill was released on 01/01/1980.
The Production Budget for Dressed to Kill was $6,500,000.
dressed to kill in Tagalog: pamatay ang suot
Dressed to empress, dressed fresh, dressed clean.
"Best bib and tucker" is an idiomatic expression originating in the 18th century, referring to one being dressed in their finest clothes. The phrase was commonly used in rural areas to describe someone who was dressed up for a special occasion.
The expression "dressed to kill" usually applies to a woman who is dressed up in a very stylish and sophisticated way. The idea is that such a woman going out to dinner or a party will attract men which she could then use to her advantage. In this sense the word "kill" is not meant literally. Nobody actually dies!!
Dressed to Kill - album - was created on 1975-03-19.
Dressed to Kill grossed $31,899,000 worldwide.
The answer is "Dressed to kill." This phrase is formed by combining the first letters of each word in the puzzle.