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

So the place where you can save the most money is literally the place where you’ll tie the knot.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

It was this reputation that appealed to Patryk and Angelika, both 27, who travelled from north-west England to tie the knot there.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Vibe: As the couple prepared to tie the knot, eight news helicopters circled overhead.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026

Since Swift and Kelce’s engagement in August 2025, fans have been wondering when, where and how they’ll tie the knot — and looking for clues anywhere they can.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026

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

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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