Question

in_the_loop_170 to be very careful and attentive to detail The expression probably originates from the idea of being careful to complete the letters “i” and “t” in cursive handwriting to ensure they are clearly identifiable from each other.

Accepted Answer

DOT THE I’S AND CROSS THE T’S We have to make this written proposal the best one they receive. We have to make sure we dot the i’s and cross the t’s.I was in a hurry to get this letter to the lawyer. It was more important to get it mailed today than to dot the i’s and cross the t’s.

Id	in_the_loop_170
Idiom	DOT THE I’S AND CROSS THE T’S
Definition	to be very careful and attentive to detail
Examples	We have to make this written proposal the best one they receive. We have to make sure we dot the i’s and cross the t’s. I was in a hurry to get this letter to the lawyer. It was more important to get it mailed today than to dot the i’s and cross the t’s.
Extra Info	The expression probably originates from the idea of being careful to complete the letters “i” and “t” in cursive handwriting to ensure they are clearly identifiable from each other.

Dot I’s Cross T’s Careful Make Loop Attentive