dot\ the\ i's\ and\ cross\ the\ t's

dot\ the\ i's\ and\ cross\ the\ t's
v. phr.
To be careful, thorough, and pay close attention to detail.

"the best way to get an a on the final exam," the teacher said, "is for every one to dot the i's and cross the t's."

Compare: mind one's P's and Q's

Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". . 1997.

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