During our weekly staff meeting, my publisher used the phrase “dressed to the nines.” It made me stop and think about all the sayings we use every day without giving much thought to where they came from. To be dressed to the nines means to be dressed up and looking your best. The exact origin is debated, but one popular explanation connects the number nine with perfection or completeness. Another...
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