Down To the T or To a T? Which is correct?(To a Tee?)

Down To the T or To a T? Which is correct?(To a Tee?)

“Down to a T” is the correct expression in English. “To a T” means something is exactly right.

The expression is common in English when someone is amazed that something is so exact.

Oh wow, you got the design down to a T. The dress looks exactly like the one I used to have.

“Down to a T” is a set expression, you need to use “a” and a capital “T”.

“Down to a T” is usually used when there is some sort of measurement.

He is a great carpenter, His measurements are always to a T. 

(Down) To a T

The word “Down” is optional in the expression and usually adds more emphasis and amazement. 

Down to the T, Down to a Tee

“Down to the T” and  “Down to a Tee” are common misspellings of the correct form “Down to a T”

What does follow to the T mean?

“Follow to the T” means to follow something exactly. 

 

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