sign on the dotted line
Finalize the contract
To sign on the dotted line is to commit formally to an agreement, especially by signing a contract or official document.
The phrase references the blank line where signatures appear on printed forms: Just sign on the dotted line and the car is yours.
Figuratively, it emphasizes the moment of binding commitment: She was ready to sign on the dotted line before her lawyer advised caution.
- signMark conveying information
- put pen to paperStart writing something
- contractEnforceable written agreement
- fine printMiniature contractual text
- terms and conditionsContractual requirements and rules
notarization · commitment · witness · agreement · legally binding · covenant · John Hancock · ratification · accede · endorsement · consent · binding · pledge · seal the deal · validation · authentication · promise · countersign
sign on the dotted linewalk away
Depart from something
back out · decline · verbal agreement · handshake deal · gentleman's agreement
sign on the dotted linenull and void
Without legal effect
rescind · invalidate · annul · nullify · terminate
sign on the dotted linehandshake deal
Unwritten mutual commitment
verbal agreement · gentleman's agreement · shake on it · give one's word · oral contract
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