Sign on the dotted line

If you sign on the dotted line, it means that you agree with the terms of something. Signing your name means you agree something is true.
Think twice before you sign your life away.

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Expression: Sign on the dotted line

Many people who want to buy a house or apartment they can call their own will have to sign on the dotted line.

It’s the same all over the world.

A man wants to be the king of his castle.

However, unless you are fortunate and can go to the bank of Mom and Dad for an interest-free loan, it will cost you a fortune to purchase a home.


If you sign on the dotted line, you agree with the terms of something.


For example, when purchasing a home, signing your name means you agree to the conditions of the contract that the bank offers.

If in Japan, you have a ‘flat 35’ home loan, then you will be paying for your home for 35 years both monthly and with your bi-annual bonus payments.

Thirty-five years is a long time!

So there’s the rub!

Before signing on the dotted line, you should ensure that you will not sign your life away.


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