Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
The ladies at the ball were dressed to kill.
Option 1: dressed in plain clothes
Option 2: dressed and armed to murder
Option 3: dressed to attract attention
Option 4: dressed for adventure sports
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Correct Answer: dressed to attract attention
Solution : The third option is correct.
Explanation:
The idiom "dressed to kill" means that someone is dressed very stylishly, elegantly, or attractively, often to make a strong impression or to be the centre of attention. It implies that the person's attire is striking or captivating and designed to attract admiration.
Hence, the correct answer is, dressed to attract attention .
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