"Before the ink is dry" nghĩa là gì?

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"Before the ink is dry" = mực còn chưa khô, còn chưa ráo mực -> nghĩa là thay đổi ý kiến ngay khi vừa đạt được thỏa thuận.

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China released its 14th Five-Year plan for economic development last month, including its intended (có chủ ý) next steps in technology. The blueprint makes clear that, even before the ink is dry on many 5G contracts for broadband telecommunications, China and its networking giant Huawei are gearing up to ensure (đảm bảo) their vision of the internet goes global.

Although no individual player can single-handedly vault (nhảy vọt) their team into championship contention year after year, investing in SimMets now before the ink is dry on Lindor’s mega deal could be an efficient long-term play.

As for the EU, all its directives (chỉ thị) are subject to periodic review, in some cases almost before the ink is dry. 

But its effectiveness is being questioned almost before the ink is dry, according to a growing chorus of voices in Washington and interviews with Chinese technology executives.

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