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Phrase of the Day (sign on the dotted line)-02NOV21

Phrase of the Day (sign on the dotted line)-02NOV21

Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is “sign on the dotted line” and it is a phrase meaning “to formally agree to do something by signing an official document”.

Example Sentence: The DMK’s gubernatorial test. The DMK, an ardent advocate (supporter) of federalism, has always questioned the role of Governors. DMK founder C.N. Annadurai likened (compared) the Governor’s role to a goat’s beard, saying both were unnecessary… The DMK government, however vocal it is on federalism, cannot afford to antagonise the Governor, that too so early… The emergence of the BJP as a ruling party at the Centre with a brute majority has turned the clock back for the DMK. Governors in Opposition-ruled States are unlikely to sign on dotted lines

This word is present in The Hindu article The DMK’s gubernatorial test and click here to read it.

Courtesy: The Hindu

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