on the dotted line

idiom

: in full acceptance of a written statement or agreement
Please sign on the dotted line.

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But two of the five companies backed out at the last minute before Kardashian and co-writers Paula Pell and Janine Brito signed with Netflix on the dotted line. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Nov. 2023 German chancellor Olaf Scholz and Intel chief executive officer Pat Gelsinger are meeting in Berlin, Germany, to sign on the dotted line at 2.45pm local time today. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz, 19 June 2023 Upon signing on the dotted line, there are a few other products (all completely optional) for Tara to consider that will increase her monthly payment, but may save her from out-of-pocket expenses later on. Megan Ditrolio, Marie Claire, 19 July 2021 Norquist’s pledge has been around since 1986; in recent election cycles, GOP candidates have essentially been required to sign on the dotted line. Alex Shephard, The New Republic, 7 July 2021 See all Example Sentences for on the dotted line 

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“On the dotted line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20dotted%20line. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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