dot the i's and cross the t's|cross|dot|i|t 成语
dot the i's and cross the t's|cross|dot|i|t
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.dot the i's and cantankerous the t's|cross|dot|i|t
v. phr. To be careful, thorough, and pay abutting absorption to detail. "The best way to get an A on the final exam," the abecedary said, "is for every one to dot the i's and cantankerous the t's."
Compare: MIND ONE'S P'S AND Q'S. Dictionary