tie the knot

Meaning: To get married.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The expression suggests that when two people get married, they tie a knot that binds them together.

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the top of the line — The best quality.

to beat the band — In an exaggerated manner; with a lot of effort or to the extreme.
to the hilt — To be fully committed to something; to do something completely.
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touch and go — Precarious or uncertain.
track record — A history of performance.
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