disconnect the dots


to break something down into its component parts, esp a puzzle or riddle or some kind.

to study something in detail to see how it works, eg solving a crime.
“i never thought i’d solve this whodunit mistery, but once you diconnect the dots it’s actually quite simple.”

sam: “solving this murder case has been a real problem for the guys upstairs”
john: “yeah i know, we’re really gonna have to disconnect the dots on this one.

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