English Explanatory Dictionary

to a hair

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. To a high degree of precision; with the utmost exactness; to a nicety.

Pronunciation

/tuː‿ə ˈhɛə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-to a hair.wav /tu‿ə ˈhɛ(ə)ɹ/

Word forms

to a hair

Etymology

A reference to the very small diameter of a strand of hair: compare hair's breadth.

Synonyms

to the turn of a hair

Related words

hair's breadth
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