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putting on the ritz

to make a show of luxury and extravagance; to dress fancy

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  • The phrase "putting on the Ritz" was inspired by the opulent 5-star Ritz Hotel in London, established in 1906. The hotel was known for it's opulence and dress code. The phrase was later made popular by the song "Puttin' on the Ritz" by Irving Berlin in 1927.
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One of the most beautiful hotels to open in Florida in recent years, the Ritz-Carlton, is putting on the Ritz but in subtle style, illustrating elegance without shouting about it

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Submitted on July 10, 2018

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