dots the i's and crosses the t's
Finishes every detail
To dot the i's and cross the t's is to attend to every small detail, ensuring complete accuracy and thoroughness.
The phrase evokes the final touches of careful handwriting—letters left incomplete until the writer goes back to finish them properly.
Usually describes meticulous verification before finalizing something: Before we submit the contract, let's make sure we've dotted the i's and crossed the t's.
- thoroughnessAttention to every detail
- attention to detailFocus on specifics
- flawlessnessTotal absence of defects
- systematicFollowing ordered procedures
- accuracyDegree of correctness
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