Friday 8 June 2007

Phrase of the Day 97: 'tie the knot'

"to tie the knot"


definition: to get married.

(praštit do toho)

example: "I understand you want a baby, but don't you think you should tie the knot first. In fact maybe you should get a girlfriend first."

origin: Some marriage ceremonies actually tie together the wrists of the bride and groom. Webster defines "tie" as "to unite in marriage".


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