(idiomatic) Expresses the idea that whatever one does should be done thoroughly; i.e. details are important.

If a wrong is not redressed within a reasonable time, it is as though the wrong were not redressed at all.

An island in the Bahamas.

A group of islands off the coast of New Guinea, part of the Bismarck Archipelago.

A chain of islands in the East China Sea: the People's Republic of China (mainland China) name.

A group of islands, atolls, reefs, and cays in the South China Sea.

People have differing tastes; what pleases one person may displease another.

(rare) the British Isles.

There is a reason behind even the most odd and seemingly unnecessary action.

(religion) Christo-Muslim.