Meaning of 'Before the ink is dry'
What does the saying 'Before the ink is dry' mean?
Idiom: Before the ink is dry
Meaning:
If people make an agreement or contract and then the situation changes very quickly, it changes before the ink is dry.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Law |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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