Question 1

What does "dot the i's and cross the t's" mean?

Accepted Answer

To pay attention to every small detail and make sure everything is correct.

Question 2

How do you use "dot the i's and cross the t's" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

Before submitting the contract, the lawyer spent hours dotting the i's and crossing the t's.

Question 3

Is "dot the i's and cross the t's" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"dot the i's and cross the t's" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Used in professional and legal contexts.