To the day Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Past Events Use 'to the day' when referencing a significant event's exact anniversary. It's been ten years to the day since they first met. Pro Tip 2/3Emphasizing Precision 'To the day' adds emphasis to the exactness of the time that has passed. He returned fifty years to the day after leaving his hometown. Pro Tip 3/3Memorable Dates Often used for dates that are easy to remember or hold personal value. She passed her driving test one year to the day after her brother did.