What does 'to a T' mean?

Question

How do they figure its to a T.
Eg. "I'm a smartass to a T" "Thats Robby to a T"

Yes, I understand that. But a T doesn't fit pervectly, its perpendicular, ad V is closer to perfect fit than a T.

Answer 1

greetings.... when the phrase "to a T" is used it usually means the T square of a constructioneer's tool. most commonly know as the T square. when manufacturing a piece of plywood, a T square would be used to bring together two adjoining lines for which to be drawn, then cut. hense the phrase "to a T"
good luck

Answer 2

JigZor,

Logan´s given you the correct
origin of the saying.

To construct a house, the levels have
to be perfect, or the house falls... that is
why the T level is essential... and then
all other answers give you a right use of
the saying ' It fits to a T'

Answer 3

If you heard the details, appearence, age group etc of someone and those descriptions fit you to a "T",,,,you'd better hope that the person wasnt robbing banks, or you'd probably be in jail. A perfect description=to a "T"

Answer 4

It means perfectly, to the last detail. I have no idea of the origin, but the most common use is, "X fits so-and-so to a T."

Answer 5

It means fits exactly. Level. Plumb. Square, like a "T". Fits like a tee.

Answer 6

Don't golfers Tee off? I'm not sure what it means ? I hope you get the answer your looking for.

Have a Blessed Life and read your Bilble

Answer 7

It means, just like or just perfectly,put one of t hose in place of the T, and you'll have it.

Answer 8

It means exactly, perfectly.