Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Grammar: Idioms

Question:

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given Idiom:-

To cross one’s t’s and dot one’s i’s

Options:

Crossing limit

Killing someone

A critical situation

To be precise

Correct Answer:

To be precise

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4: To be precise

The most appropriate meaning of the idiom "to cross one's t's and dot one's i's" is to be precise. The idiom comes from the idea of making sure that all of the letters in a word are written correctly, including the t's and i's. In a figurative sense, to cross one's t's and dot one's i's means to be very careful and thorough in order to avoid making any mistakes.

"Dot one's i's and cross one's t's" means to pay meticulous attention to detail and ensure nothing is overlooked, especially when completing a task. It implies a thorough approach, checking all aspects of a job to ensure it is done correctly and completely.