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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tie the knot

However, after a few cryptic Instagram stories, James posted on Instagram on Saturday that he did in fact, watch the superstar couple tie the knot.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Allegedly, they were hoping to tie the knot in Rhode Island, where Swift has an oceanside property, on June 13, but that plan fell through after it was leaked to the press.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

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

Anya’s fingers trembled as she struggled to tie the knot.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack