black tie

Meaning: Formal dress in which men wear black bow ties and dinner jackets or tuxedos and women wear formal, usually floor-length dresses.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Food & Drink

Origin: The expression originates from the black bow tie that is part of men's formal dress.

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