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tie the knot

(phrase)Casual

To get married. A warm, informal phrase commonly used in announcements and small talk.

In a sentence

  • “They're tying the knot next summer in Vermont.”
  • “After ten years together, they finally tied the knot.”

Also known as

get hitchedget married

Where it’s used

everyday

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tie the knot — American slang definition + audio