tie the knot

Meanings

• Phrasal verb

  To get married; to perform the marriage ceremony.

  - "They finally decided to tie the knot and got married last summer."
  - "After years of dating, they are planning to tie the knot next year."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

get hitched

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tie the knot
not , pot , got , wrote , thought

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Variants

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tie , tie into , tie one on , tie the knot , tied , tied into , tied one on , tied the knot , tieing , tieing into , tieing one on , tieing the knot , ties , ties into , ties one on , ties the knot , tying , tying into , tying one on , tying the knot

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Etymology

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The phrase 'tie the knot' is believed to have originated from the ancient practice of tying a knot in a piece of cloth or rope during a marriage ceremony as a symbol of commitment and unity.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'tie the knot' has been used in literature and music for centuries. For example, it appears in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' and in the traditional English folk song 'The Merry Widow'.

2. In some cultures, the bride and groom are asked to jump over a broomstick or a bed after the ceremony as a way of 'tying the knot' and symbolizing their new life together.

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Related Concepts

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1. Marriage: The legal and social union between two individuals, often marked by a ceremony and the exchange of vows.

2. Commitment: A promise or pledge to do something or to remain loyal to someone or something.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the act of 'tying the knot' is associated with the exchange of wedding vows, the signing of a marriage license, and the wearing of wedding rings. This phrase is also used figuratively to refer to any commitment or agreement between two parties.

How to Memorize "tie the knot"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a couple exchanging rings and reciting their vows during a wedding ceremony. Visualize the knot being tied as a symbol of their commitment to each other.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'tie the knot' with the idea of making a commitment or agreement, like getting married.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tie a knot, commit a lot' to help remember the meaning of the phrase.

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