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

“But first things first—back to the letter,” she thought, for at the moment she was trying to solve an altogether different mystery: Had Miss Mortimer forgotten her birthday, or not?

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However, signatories to the letter highlighted how the bill had "already undergone unprecedented scrutiny" and "offers dying people the choice of a safe, dignified end while strengthening protections for the vulnerable".

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The problem with the guidelines is that they are being applied to the letter, without what some would consider giving proper consideration to the reality of racing.

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According to the letter, it would create “unacceptable risks and delays to current and future timber sales.”

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“We defend Jonathan’s innocence and his sole status as a victim,” according to the letter.

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