to a T

Example Sentences

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“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

“I feel like we played to our identity to a T tonight,” defenseman Cale Makar said.

From Washington Post • Jun. 18, 2022

They came to a T in the corridor and went left.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz