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to the letter

Idioms  

  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]

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The spokesperson added that the party had responded to the letter.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

U.S. airlines are expecting a record 171 million passengers this spring, according to the letter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Discovery acknowledged that Paramount’s recent modification “addresses some of the concerns that WBD had identified several months ago,” according to the letter to Paramount.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

He wants to punish those who speak out against him, who present cases against him and who, in doing their jobs to the letter of the law, go against his wishes.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

NM: He did not reply to the letter.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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