Lace up In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lace up", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-14 02:03

Meaning of Lace up

Lace up phrasal verb

If you lace (something) up or lace up (something), you tie up the laces of it, or If you lace (someone) up or lace up (someone), you help them tie the laces of a piece of clothing or equipment. 

 

 

Hurry up! Lace up your shoes!

I had my mom lace my dress up.

Wait for me a bit. I'm lacing up Marry.

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1. To constrain one's freedom

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To secure or tie someone or something down (to something).

strap (someone or something) with (something)

1. To tie someone or something by something; to attach something onto someone or something.
2. To bother someone with something disagreeable or problematic.

Grammar and Usage of Lace up

Verb Forms

  • laced up
  • laces up
  • lacing up

The verb "lace" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Lace up

This phrase is formed based on the verb "lace."

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