to a T

Idioms  

1. Also, to a turn. Perfectly, exactly right, as in The description fitted him to a T, or The roast was done to a turn. The first expression, dating from the late 1600s, may allude to the T-square, used for accurate drawing, but some think it refers to crossing one's T's. The variant alludes to meat being turned on a spit until it is cooked to the proper degree. The variant was first recorded in 1780.

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Example Sentences

The following chart shows that the Kospi followed that to a T.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“Our team played the script to a T, except the finish,” said Maryland coach Mike Locksley.

From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2023

When it comes to following the recipe to a T, Kinder said to not overthink the process or shy away from adding your favorite herbs and additions:

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2023

“We are following the regulations to a T and that’s the best we can do.”

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2022

We came to a T in the road and stopped, the pigeon deliberating between left and right.

From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs

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