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sign on the dotted line

idiom
Meaning

To formalize an agreement.


Examples
SIMPLE

You must sign on the dotted line to finish the deal.

CONTEXTUAL

Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you read all the terms of the contract carefully.

COMPLEX

After months of difficult negotiations, the company representatives finally met to sign on the dotted line and finalize the merger.

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    A standing pole and two wash-balls, historically used outside barber's shops.

  2. 02

    blur the line

    To minimize or erode the distinction between two things.

  3. 03

    bottom line

    The summary or result; the most important information.

  4. 04

    bottom of the line

    The worst or lowest quality on the market, especially among a range of products.

  5. 05

    bright line

    A clear distinction in the context of a legal, moral, ethical, or analytical judgment.

  6. 06

    cross the line

    To overstep a boundary, rule, or limit; to go too far or do something unacceptable.

  7. 07

    draw a line

    To delimit a boundary or border.

  8. 08

    draw the line

    To set a boundary, rule, or limit, especially on what one will tolerate.

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