Idiom
connect the dots
Meaning
To make connections in one's mind, in order to arrive at a more holistic understanding of a situation.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Examples
“I finally connected the dots and understood why he was late.”
“After looking at the sales reports and the customer complaints, the manager finally connected the dots to find the problem.”
“The detective carefully examined the scattered evidence until he could connect the dots, revealing the hidden truth behind the mysterious crime.”
Examples
simple
“I finally connected the dots and understood why he was late.”
contextual
“After looking at the sales reports and the customer complaints, the manager finally connected the dots to find the problem.”
complex
“The detective carefully examined the scattered evidence until he could connect the dots, revealing the hidden truth behind the mysterious crime.”
Origin
From the children's pencil and paper puzzle “Connect The Dots”, also known as “Join The Dots”.
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