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Zelda Thuong
2022-03-28 11:03
Suited and booted British informal
Dressed in formal clothes and shoes
Everyone at the party was suited and booted so well.
We got suited and booted for this important event.
Used to compliment one's appearance that is presentable after grooming oneself
Used to describe someone's best clothes
This British term was conjectured to have an origin from the Eastern people, probably India when this land is ruled by Britain. This “suited and booted” idiom were common among the Indian and is used to ask to get ready/prepared for a big and serious event.
Do you see anything wrong?
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
