to a tee
Example Sentences
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As the following chart shows, the transportation ETF — the IYT — has followed that pattern to a tee.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Recorded in 1959 by Carl Perkins, one of Ringo’s idols, the song suits the former Beatle’s voice to a tee.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
"That would be a fantastic legacy to have and that would sum up Maddy to a tee."
From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024
Arizona had just one play of longer than 20 yards, indicative of the secondary playing Pete Carroll’s “bend but don’t break” defense to a tee.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 9, 2022
Feeling somewhat nervous, Jeremy followed the street until it came to a tee.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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