To a T
“You described my life to a T.” That was Judith Coopey’s response to one of my blog posts. As soon as I read her words, I knew I had to write about them.
I have used this expression all my life.
To a T means something is perfect.
Not close. Not almost. It is:
- Exact
- Correct
- Complete
To a T can be used several ways.
It describes:
- A situation: “That class meets my needs to a T.”
- How something looks: “That dress fits to a T.”
- A person: “Funny but loving describes her to a T.”
- Likeness: “This pond reflects the cabin to a T. It is a spitting image.”
No one knows how this expression started. The Phrase Finder lists several possibilities.
Jesus’ sacrifice meets everyone’s greatest need to a T.
That fact makes each day a day of thanksgiving and a reason to count life’s blessings.
“For by one sacrifice he has made perfect forever those who are being made holy” (Hebrews 10:14 NIV).
Thanks to Judith Coopey for the suggestion.
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