Word of the day: i-TΓΌpfelchen (German) - literally, the dot on the i; figuratively, the finishing touch that makes something perfect
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Interesting, in Spanish we have the expression "to put the dots on the i's" to mean making something crystal clear, usually if there's previous confusion about it.
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Replying to @Violetilla
the English phrase is to "Dot the 'i's, cross the 't's"

Jun 2, 2019 Β· 11:28 AM UTC

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but it's more about finishing than clarifying
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Replying to @dsilverstone
Yes, but that means to do things well and with care. This one is about clarifying a matter. "Set things straight". Sometimes used to say you're going to tell someone off (with all the reasons why)