'Down to a...

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'Down to a...

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Does anyone know the origins of this phrase, or indeed how it is written correctly - I'm trying to use it in a story?

cellarscene
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This may help: Eric
cellarscene
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Or maybe this:
Emma
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Oh, thank you so much!
Emma
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Hmm, it's either 'Fits to a T' or 'Down to a tee'...
radiodenver
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There's also, Dressed to a Tea.... I can't find "Down to a T (Tea) anywhere.
Emma
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It's about perfecting a technique...We had it down to a tee...
radiodenver
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That would be similar to Dressed to a tea, perfect attire, all the details examined and perfectly addressed, something to that effect. The question is, is it "T", "TEE" or "Tea"?
Emma
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Well, on one of the websites cellarscene gives, above, it appears as 'down to a tee'...but I need more confirmation...
radiodenver
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Another question comes up... This would be a cliche', should one use a cliche' in their writing? You never can tell. Six one way, half a dozen the other. Lets run it up the flag pole and see who salutes. Better safe than sorry. Close enough for government work. Who gives a rats ass?
Rachel
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Ah you see. Golfers get everywhere...
Jay
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In the old days it was always Down to a Tee but things do change...
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