to remedy omissions and correct errors; to make good on deficiencies or missing parts

no one picks up lost articles in the street; used to describe a time of great peace, order, and high moral standards where people do not take what does not belong to them

to make good on omissions and deficiencies; to correct others' mistakes or gaps; (metaphorically) to do damage control

no one picks up lost articles in the street; used to describe a society where honesty pervades and people are law-abiding

A classic 4th-century Chinese work of fiction (zhiguai) traditionally attributed to Wang Jia of the Jin dynasty; the text records strange stories, myths, and legends ranging from prehistoric times to the Later Zhao dynasty.

to fix gaps and correct errors; to supply what is missing and rectify mistakes