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dope sheet

idiom
Meaning

A summary, ordinarily in the form of a document, containing important facts and background information concerning a person, activity, or other subject matter.


Examples
SIMPLE

Check the dope sheet for the main facts about the project.

CONTEXTUAL

Before the meeting started, the manager handed out a dope sheet so everyone understood the background of the case.

COMPLEX

The investigator carefully reviewed the dope sheet, which contained a comprehensive summary of the suspect's history and recent activities.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    cheat sheet

    Any summary or quick reference used as a shortcut or reminder, such as an aid for public speaking.

  2. 02

    fast sheet

    A hotel or similar establishment catering to prostitutes.

  3. 03

    hot sheet

    A list of items of high current interest.

  4. 04

    silver sheet

    By extension, movies, the film industry, or that which is related to movies or cinema (often preceded with "the")

  5. 05

    sing off the same hymn sheet

    Alternative form of sing from the same hymnbook.

  6. 06

    smoke one's own dope

    To believe one's own lies or posturings.

  7. 07

    start with a clean sheet

    To begin something anew, without being hindered by past mistakes, problems or biases; to start all over again.

  8. 08

    start with a clean sheet of paper

    Synonym of start with a clean sheet.

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