look like a million dollars

look like a million dollars  {v. phr.},  {informal}

To look well and prosperous; appear healthy and happy and lucky; look pretty and attractive.

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 a million dollars.

Compare: FEEL LIKE A MILLION.