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tie the knot

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

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 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

Get ready to dig deeper into your wallet as it may cost you more than $400 for the licenses and fees to tie the knot in Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2025

Although details of the wedding have not been revealed, the No Space for Bezos committee believes the couple will tie the knot in the 10th Century Church of the Abbey of Misericordia.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2025

My hands, clumsy in mittens, could not tie the knot at this end.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

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