To the tee Meaning in English
expression
ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈti
TOO or tuh or ti / thuh or thee / TEE
tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈiː
TOO / thu or thee / TEE
Definition
This expression means something is done exactly, precisely, or perfectly, with no mistakes or differences.
Usage & Nuances
'To the tee' is informal and usually used after a verb (e.g., 'fits to the tee'). Similar to 'to a T'. Often used for matches, accuracy, or following instructions. Not related to the golf 'tee.'
Spanish: exactamente - perfectamentePortuguese (BR): exatamente - perfeitamentePortuguese (PT): exatamente - perfeitamenteChinese (Simplified): 完全精确地 - 丝毫不差地Chinese (Traditional): 完全精確地 - 絲毫不差地Hindi: बिल्कुल सही रूप से - बिल्कुल ठीकArabic: بدقة تامة - بشكل مطابق تماماًBengali: হুবহু - একেবারে ঠিকRussian: точь-в-точь - в точностиJapanese: ぴったり - 完璧にVietnamese: chính xác - y changKorean: 딱 맞게 - 완벽하게Turkish: tam olarak - eksiksizUrdu: بالکل صحیح - ٹھیک ٹھیکIndonesian: tepat sekali - persis
Example Sentences
This shirt fits me to the tee.
basic
She followed the recipe to the tee.
basic
The painting matches the photo to the tee.
basic
That movie captured the book’s spirit to the tee.
natural
You described my feelings to the tee!
natural
His impression of the teacher was to the tee — I couldn't stop laughing.
natural