dot (one's) i's

dot (one's) i's

To do something carefully and make sure that every last minor detail is completed. Please make sure to dot your i's when signing this contract. I made sure to dot my i's when installing the circuit breaker—you can never be too careful with electrical work. I sure hope the developers dotted their i's this time because we can't afford to release another buggy update.

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dot (one's) i's

To be thorough or painstaking in attending to details.

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