To a T/tee
adverb
Perfectly or exactly.
His attire suited the occasion to a T.
Often appears as...
- fit to a t
- matches to a t
Usage tips
Idiomatic
adverb
Perfectly or exactly.
His attire suited the occasion to a T.
Often appears as...
- fit to a t
- matches to a t
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Precision Emphasis
Use 'to a T' when emphasizing the high accuracy or perfect suitability of something.
He memorized the instructions to a T.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Knowledge
This phrase is rooted in English culture and may not translate directly in other languages.
The custom-made suit fits him to a T.
Pro Tip 3/3Exact Match
'To a T' suggests a perfect match or fit, leaving no room for error or difference.
This key fits the lock to a T.
Pro Tip 1/3Precision Emphasis
Use 'to a T' when emphasizing the high accuracy or perfect suitability of something.
He memorized the instructions to a T.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Knowledge
This phrase is rooted in English culture and may not translate directly in other languages.
The custom-made suit fits him to a T.
Pro Tip 3/3Exact Match
'To a T' suggests a perfect match or fit, leaving no room for error or difference.
This key fits the lock to a T.
Pro Tip 1/3Precision Emphasis
Use 'to a T' when emphasizing the high accuracy or perfect suitability of something.
He memorized the instructions to a T.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Knowledge
This phrase is rooted in English culture and may not translate directly in other languages.
The custom-made suit fits him to a T.
Pro Tip 3/3Exact Match
'To a T' suggests a perfect match or fit, leaving no room for error or difference.
This key fits the lock to a T.
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