B1 Idiom Neutral

mettere i puntini sulle i

to dot the i's

Meaning

To be precise and pay attention to details.

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Cultural Background

Italians value clear communication but dislike pedantry. Similar to Italy, it is used to settle disputes. Used in professional settings for clarity. Used in both formal and informal contexts.

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Use it sparingly

Don't use it in every sentence or you'll sound annoying.

Meaning

To be precise and pay attention to details.

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Use it sparingly

Don't use it in every sentence or you'll sound annoying.

Test Yourself

Complete the phrase.

Dobbiamo mettere i ________ sulle i.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: puntini

The correct diminutive form is 'puntini'.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank B1

Dobbiamo mettere i ________ sulle i.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: puntini

The correct diminutive form is 'puntini'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but be polite.

Related Phrases

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Fare chiarezza

synonym

To make things clear

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Andare al sodo

similar

To get to the point

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