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stitch-up

[ stich-uhp ]

noun

, British Informal.
  1. a scheme of deception that exploits or falsely incriminates someone, possibly leading to a false arrest; a setup:

    These allegations against the mayor are part of an outrageous stitch-up.



stitch up

verb

  1. to join or mend by means of stitches or sutures
  2. slang.
    1. to incriminate (someone) on a false charge by manufacturing evidence
    2. to betray, cheat, or defraud
  3. slang.
    to prearrange (something) in a clandestine manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. slang.
    a matter that has been prearranged clandestinely
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of stitch-up1

First recorded in 1980–85; stitch ( def ) + up ( def )
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Example Sentences

In that way that was cathartic too, to sort of stitch up all those pieces and see how that is.

In fact, by the way he challenged my thoughts on the case, I thought perhaps he was aiming to stitch up the media.

Then I writ with a pencil on the kiver these words, 'Please restore missin' buttons and stitch up holes.'

She could not fit a bias to save her life; she could only stitch up a straight slant, and leave the rest to nature and fate.

It may not be amiss to stitch up the wound, to keep the tow in, and let it remain forty-eight hours.

It is unnecessary to stitch up the wound made in the sheath.

He could stitch up any horse on the place and never have the least hunch; but let it be a mule—Say!

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