[look like a million dollars] {v. phr.}, {informal} To look welland prosperous; appear healthy and happy and lucky; look pretty andattractive.
John came back from Florida driving a fine new car, tanned and glowing with health. He looked like a million dollars.
Dressed in the new formal and in a new hairdo, Betty looked like amillion dollars.
Compare: FEEL LIKE A MILLION.
English food.
My favourite day.
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Значение идиомы look like a million dollars