to the letter

1. Precisely, as in If you follow the directions to the letter, you can't go wrong. Letter here refers to the exact terms of some statement. [c. 1800]

Example Sentences

In response to the letter, EA said dealing with the issue remained an "absolute priority" which could only be achieved through "large-scale expansion of the number of mainstream schools offering specialist provision".

From BBC

The firm recommended the removal of drywall, plaster, wooden floors and other building materials, according to the letter.

From Los Angeles Times

The team followed the advice to the letter and then some.

From BBC

Virginia Huynh wrote in support of the rapper’s release, claiming he had “made visible efforts to become a better person,” according to the letter reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

Some children had experienced unintentional pain when staff attempted to use physical restraint, according to the letter.

From BBC

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