dotted the i's and crossed the t's
Completed every detail
Dotted the i's and crossed the t's means to attend to every small detail, ensuring complete accuracy and thoroughness in a task.
The expression references the finishing touches required to make handwritten letters fully legible.
It typically describes careful, meticulous work on documents, contracts, or procedures where precision matters.
Before we submit the proposal, let's make sure we've dotted the i's and crossed the t's.
- leave no stone unturnedExamine all options thoroughly
- cover all basesAddress every possibility
- diligentPersistently attentive to tasks
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
- exactingDemanding great care
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