Dot The i’s and Cross The t’s

🗓️ Idiom: Dot the i’s and Cross the t’s

💬 Meaning

• Pay attention to every small detail
• Making sure everything is done perfectly and carefully

🧠 Example Sentences

• Before sending the contract, we need to dot the i’s and cross the t’s.
• The editor always dots the i’s and crosses the t’s in every article.
• Make sure to dot the i’s and cross the t’s in your report to avoid mistakes.

🏛️ Origin

This idiom comes from writing and printing. The letters “i” and “t” need small marks: a dot on the i and a cross on the t. It means paying attention to small but important details.

📝 Practice Exercises

1. Fill in the blank:
We should ________ before submitting the final version.

2. Multiple choice:
What does “dot the i’s and cross the t’s” mean?
a) Write quickly
b) Pay attention to small details
c) Ignore minor mistakes

3. Rewrite the sentence:
“It is important to check every detail carefully.”

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