How to Pronounce "dot the i's and cross the t's"
expression
DAHT thuh EYEZ and KRAWSS thuh TEEZ
DOT thuh EYEZ and k-ROSS thuh TEES
Definition
To pay close attention to every small detail, making sure everything is correct and complete.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɑt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈaɪz/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkɹɔs/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtiz
British English
dˈɒt/ /ðə, ði/ /aɪz/ /ˈænd/ /kɹˈɒs/ /ðə, ði/ /ts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DAHT thuh EYEZ and KRAWSS thuh TEEZ
UK
DOT thuh EYEZ and k-ROSS thuh TEES
Listen in Context
We need to dot the i's and cross the t's before submitting this report.
She always dots the i's and crosses the t's in her homework.
Please dot the i's and cross the t's when you fill out the application.
He really dots the i's and crosses the t's—nothing escapes his attention.