idiom
dot the i's and cross the t's
DOT the YZ and KROS the TEEZ
dɒt ðə aɪz ænd krɒs ðə tiːzListen
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Syllable breakdown
dotthei'sandcrossthet's
Dictionary meaning
pay careful attention to every small detail; ensure that all formalities and particulars have been properly completed
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