Meaning of 'Dot all the i's and cross all the t's'
What does the saying 'Dot all the i's and cross all the t's' mean?
Idiom: Dot all the i's and cross all the t's
Meaning:
If you dot all the i's and cross all the t's, you do something very carefully and thoroughly.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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