You must sign on the dotted line to finish the deal.
sign on the dotted line
idiomTo formalize an agreement.
Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you read all the terms of the contract carefully.
After months of difficult negotiations, the company representatives finally met to sign on the dotted line and finalize the merger.
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barber's sign
A standing pole and two wash-balls, historically used outside barber's shops.
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blur the line
To minimize or erode the distinction between two things.
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bottom line
The summary or result; the most important information.
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bottom of the line
The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.
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bright line
A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.
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cross the line
To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.
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draw a line
To delimit a boundary or border.
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draw the line
To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.