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To the nines" is an idiom meaning "to perfection" or "to the highest degree". In modern English usage, the phrase most commonly appears as "dressed to the nines" or "dressed up to the nines". In modern English usage, the phrase most commonly appears as "dressed to the nines" or "dressed up to the nines".
Mark is a common male name and is related to the Latin word Mars. It means "consecrated to the god Mars ", and also may mean "God of war" or "to be warlike". [ 1 ] Marcus was one of the three most common Roman given names .
The following is a list of nicknames for pairs of two playing cards, usually hole cards, used in poker derivatives such as Texas hold 'em and Omaha hold 'em poker. These nicknames are usually used by the player when announcing their hand or by spectators or commentators who are watching the game.
To the nines is an idiom meaning "to perfection" or "to the highest degree". To the nines may also refer to: To the Nines (Only Crime album) To the Nines (Hatesphere album) To the Nines, a 2003 Janet Evanovich novel
Marcus is a masculine given name of Ancient Roman pre-Christian origin derived either from Etruscan Marce of unknown meaning or referring to the god Mars. Mars was identified as the Roman god of War. The name is popular in Europe, particularly in Sweden, Norway, [1] Italy and Germany, and increasingly, in
It also appears in the Rolling Stones' song "Tumbling Dice" ("sixes and sevens and nines"). The phrase is also used in the 1978 movie The Wiz , when Miss One gives Dorothy the silver slippers and comments, "Oh, don't be all sixes and sevens, honey" to Dorothy as Dorothy is in a state of confusion after killing the Wicked Witch of the East.
Marks is a surname originating from Cornwall and Devon, and also a German or Jewish name. Individuals with this surname include: Adolf Marks (1838–1904), Russian publisher; Alfred Marks (1921–1996), British comic actor and comedian; Ann Marks (1941–2016), British physicist and science communicator
Mark as a surname may refer to: Donald Mark (1926-2018), American judge; Hans Mark (1929–2021), German-born American aerospace engineer; Heinrich Mark (1911–2004), Estonian politician; Jacob Mark (born 1991), Danish politician; Luke Mark, UK musician; Melissa Mark-Viverito (born 1969), American politician; Michael Mark (disambiguation ...