sign on the dotted line

phrase

: to officially agree to buy or do something by signing a document
Make sure you get all the details before you sign on the dotted line.

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“Sign on the dotted line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20on%20the%20dotted%20line. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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