Sew up

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verb

To complete or finish something up completely and successfully.

The team managed to sew up the deal before lunchtime.
Visual representation of "sew up" - To complete or finish something up completely and successfully

Often appears as...

  • sew up a deal
  • sew up the victory

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Colloquial

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Action Completion

Used when actions are carried out to the end and leave no loose ends.

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She sewed up every task on her list and left for vacation.
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Securing Success

Implies making something certain, like a win or deal, with no doubts left.

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The player sewed up his victory with a final powerful serve.
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