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dot the i's and cross the t's
Meaning: If you dot the i's and cross the t's, you do something very carefully to make sure you haven't made any mistakes.
For example:
- I've nearly finished the report. I just have to go over it once more to dot the i's and cross the t's.
- Why can't Jerry dot the i's and cross the t's? I always find mistakes in his work.
Quick Quiz:
I've dotted the i's and crossed the t's, so there
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