to be (more) precise

idiomPart ofprecise

to be (more) precise — idiom

1. This phrase adds exact details to something you just said.

1.idiom
Definition

This phrase adds exact details to something you just said.

Example

The meeting starts at 3 p.m., or 15:00 to be precise.

She earned $50,000 last year—$49,850 to be more precise.