Alternative form of to a T

(Southern US) nearly; almost

Used to show displeasure or disregard toward the named person or thing.

(idiomatic) (of information) given to another only when necessary.

Something that one needs to know; a piece of necessary information.

Used when somebody sees the funny side to a tough situation, to remind not to take things so seriously.

Don't presume to give advice to those who are more experienced.

(idiomatic) Extremely wet.

Nothing good lasts forever.

A fictional ghost in A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; it visits Ebenezer Scrooge in order to show his impending fate of death and loneliness in a future Christmas that is ultimately avoided.