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Synonyms

tie the knot

Idioms  
  1. Get married; also, perform a marriage ceremony. For example, So when are you two going to tie the knot? or They asked their friend, who is a judge, to tie the knot. [Early 1700s]


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Donald Trump Jr, 48, is set to tie the knot for the second time this weekend, marrying Bettina Anderson in the Bahamas, US media reported.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Money is increasingly coming up even before couples tie the knot in discussions about prenuptial agreements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Insiders told the outlet that Swift and Kelce have wanted to tie the knot at the Rhode Island venue, which is just steps away from the singer’s Rhode Island home, for quite some time.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 8, 2025

The couple are due to tie the knot in Uphall, West Lothian, next month before jetting off on a "minimoon" to New York, followed by a honeymoon in Italy in October.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025

Anya looped the linen around the branch and went to tie the knot.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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