to size

idiom

: to the specific size needed
The lumber can be cut to size.

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The Court Advance Bold Sneaker is cute, comfy, and true to size. Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025 But when Foniadakis sat in on a company class to size up dancers for his new piece, Panek caught his eye. David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025 CEOs cling to size because empires feel safer. Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 While some slippers may have size runs comparable to sneakers, many people prefer to size up to let their feet breathe and achieve maximum comfort without feeling restricted. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for to size

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“To size.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/to%20size. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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