idiom
Connect the Dots
kuh-NEKT the dots
/kəˈnɛkt ðə dɒts/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
connectthedots
Dictionary meaning
To find the relationship between seemingly unrelated pieces of information or events in order to understand the larger picture or reach a conclusion.
Examples
- The investigator connected the dots between three separate incidents and realized they shared a common perpetrator.
- Great innovators are often skilled at connecting the dots across different disciplines.
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