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to look (like) a million bucks
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to appear very stylish and fashionable
Dialect
British
British
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "look a million bucks" and when to use it?
The idiom "look a million bucks" originated as a way to express looking exceptionally stylish, attractive, or impressive. The phrase compares one's appearance to that of a million dollars, symbolizing a high level of elegance and refinement. It is used to describe someone's appearance as being extremely fashionable, well-groomed, or strikingly attractive.
Examples
During the fashion show, he felt like a million bucks as he received compliments on his fashionable attire and runway presence.
He looks a million bucks with his dapper suit and polished shoes.
