To the letter Meaning in English
expression
too thuh LET-er
too thuh LET-uh
Definition
To do something exactly as instructed or written, without any changes or interpretation.
Usage & Nuances
This phrase is neutral and often used in instructions, rules, or advice. Used when emphasizing precision and not allowing for personal interpretation. Common with 'follow', 'obey', or 'do'.
Spanish: al pie de la letraPortuguese (BR): ao pé da letraPortuguese (PT): ao pé da letraChinese (Simplified): 一字不差地 - 严格按照规定Chinese (Traditional): 一字不差地 - 嚴格按照規定Hindi: शब्दशः - बिल्कुल ठीक उसी तरहArabic: بالحرف الواحد - تمامًا كما هو مكتوبBengali: অক্ষরে অক্ষরে - হুবহুRussian: в точности - дословноJapanese: 一字一句 - 文字通りVietnamese: từng chữ một - chính xác tuyệt đốiKorean: 하나하나 정확히 - 글자 그대로Turkish: harfi harfine - aynenUrdu: ہوبہو - لفظ بہ لفظIndonesian: persis sesuai - kata demi kata
Example Sentences
Please follow these instructions to the letter.
basic
She did her homework to the letter.
basic
We must stick to the letter of the law.
basic
He always does everything to the letter—no shortcuts for him.
natural
You don’t have to interpret it; just follow it to the letter.
natural
My boss wants reports done to the letter, so pay attention to every detail.
natural