bound up in

1. Also, bound up with. Deeply or inextricably involved in. For example, Obviously the candidate was bound up with the negotiations on the party platform, or She is bound up in her church activities. This usage appears in the Bible (Genesis 44:30): “His life is bound up in the lad's life.” [Late 1500s]

Example Sentences

The 19th century gets bound up in the idea of progress, and increasingly that comes to mean technological progress.

From Slate

Then it is bound up in the idea of evolution, and of course then we start thinking about the Constitution in terms of evolution.

From Slate

It’s hard to imagine her, or other comparable pop acts, taking a similar stand today, especially as the major labels’ fortunes are so bound up in Spotify revenues.

From Los Angeles Times

Too bound up in the administration’s battles?

From Los Angeles Times

There are no other firms left bidding for the contract, but the deal is all now bound up in the government's review of defence spending, and procurement.

From BBC