Dot the I’s and Cross the T’s.
English
idiom
To be thorough and attentive to every detail; finish the task with meticulous care.
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To be thorough and attentive to every detail; finish the task with meticulous care.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To pay careful attention to every small detail before finishing a task.
When you dot the i’s and cross the t’s, you make sure nothing has been missed — every loose end is tied up and every small step is done correctly.
It’s often used when completing contracts, reports, or anything that needs to be error-free.
"Leave No Stone Unturned"
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Try every possible option to find a solution, focused on breadth not precision
"Cover All the Bases"
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Make sure every aspect or scenario of a plan has been addressed
"Dot the I’s and Cross the T’s"
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Pay careful attention to every small detail before finishing
Are we ready to send the proposal to the client?
Almost — I just need to dot the i’s and cross the t’s on the pricing section. Give me an hour.
Before you sign the lease, make sure you dot the i’s and cross the t’s. Read every clause carefully.
Good point. I almost signed without reading the exit clause.
I thought I was done with the application but forgot to attach two documents.
You always need to dot the i’s and cross the t’s before you hit submit.
