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sew up

British  

verb

  1. to fasten or mend completely by sewing

  2. to acquire sole use or control of

  3. informal to complete or negotiate successfully

    to sew up a deal
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sew up Idioms  

  1. Complete successfully, as in Our team has sewn up the championship . [ Colloquial ; c. 1900]

  2. Gain complete control of, monopolize, as in Our restaurant hopes to sew up the town's takeout business . [ Colloquial ; first half of 1900s]

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