Tie the knot
verb
To get married.
After dating for five years, they decided to tie the knot.
Often appears as...
- decide to tie the knot
- planning to tie the knot
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To get married.
After dating for five years, they decided to tie the knot.
Often appears as...
- decide to tie the knot
- planning to tie the knot
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Origin
Originally, 'tie the knot' came from the ancient practice of tying a couple's hands together in marriage.
They will tie the knot next summer, symbolizing their unbreakable bond.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Joy
Using 'tie the knot' suggests happiness and celebration associated with marriage.
My sister and her fiancé are ecstatic to tie the knot this fall.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
'Tie the knot' is informal and often used in casual conversation, rather than official documents.
Did you hear? Mike and Jessica decided to tie the knot!
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Origin
Originally, 'tie the knot' came from the ancient practice of tying a couple's hands together in marriage.
They will tie the knot next summer, symbolizing their unbreakable bond.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Joy
Using 'tie the knot' suggests happiness and celebration associated with marriage.
My sister and her fiancé are ecstatic to tie the knot this fall.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
'Tie the knot' is informal and often used in casual conversation, rather than official documents.
Did you hear? Mike and Jessica decided to tie the knot!
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Origin
Originally, 'tie the knot' came from the ancient practice of tying a couple's hands together in marriage.
They will tie the knot next summer, symbolizing their unbreakable bond.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Joy
Using 'tie the knot' suggests happiness and celebration associated with marriage.
My sister and her fiancé are ecstatic to tie the knot this fall.
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Use
'Tie the knot' is informal and often used in casual conversation, rather than official documents.
Did you hear? Mike and Jessica decided to tie the knot!
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