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.
See also: dot
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

dot (one's) i's

To be thorough or painstaking in attending to details.
See also: dot
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
See also:
  • dot i's
  • dot the i's and cross the t's
  • dot the i's and cross the t's, to
  • dot the/your i's and cross the/your t's
  • dot (one's) i's and cross (one's) t's
  • cross t's
  • cross (one's) t's
  • cross (one's) t's and dot (one's) i's
  • sure
  • no matter how the dice fall