at the dot Idiom, Proverb
on the dot
dotty
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sign on the dotted line
Idiom(s): sign on the dotted lineTheme: LEGAL
to place one's signature on a contract or other important paper.
• This agreement isn't properly concluded until we both sign on the dotted line.
• Here are the papers for the purchase of your car. As soon as you sign on the dotted line, that beautiful, shiny automobile will be all yours!
Connect the dots
When you connect the dots, you understand the connections and relationships.Dot all the i's and cross all the t's
If you dot all the i's and cross all the t's, you do something very carefully and thoroughly.dot the i's and cross the t's|cross|dot|i|t
v. phr. To be careful, thorough, and pay close attention to detail. "The best way to get an A on the final exam," the teacher said, "is for every one to dot the i's and cross the t's."Compare: MIND ONE'S P'S AND Q'S.
on the dot|button|dot|on|on the button
adv. phr., informal Exactly on time; not early and not late. Susan arrived at the party at 2:00 P.M. on the dot. Ben's plane arrived on the dot.sign on the dotted line|dotted line|line|sign
v. phr. To attach one's signature on an important document, such as a contract, a bill of sales, etc. The seller said to the buyer, "All you need to do is sign on the dotted line."dot
dotIn addition to the idiom beginning with dot, also see on the dot; sign on the dotted line.
at the dot
Right on time. Exactly at the appointed time. Similar to the byword "on the dot." I'll be on time, I swear! I'll be there at 9 o'clock at the dot!Learn more: dot
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