Strap (someone or something) with (something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "strap (someone or something) with (something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

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

Meaning of Strap (someone or something) with (something)

Synonyms:

burden someone with something

Strap (someone or something) with (something) phrase

To tie someone or something by something such as a cord, string, or tape; to attach something onto someone or something.

 

I put the box on the back of my bike and strapped it with some sticky tape.

The kidnapper strapped my hands with a cord and used lots of paper to block up my mouth.

To give someone something that causes worry, difficulty, or hard work.
 

He strapped me with taking care of his troublsome kids when he was away.

He was filled with remorse for strapping his parents with crippling debts.

Other phrases about:

in a dead heat

(Said of ending a contest or finishing a race) at exactly the same time or with exactly the same result.

tie (one) down

1. To constrain one's freedom

2. To hold someone firmly by tying them

bound one hand and foot

Be tied arms and legs up or be restricted by something that one can't do what they wish.

Strap on

To fasten or affix to someone or something for keeping safe
 

lace up

If you lace (something) up or lace up (something), you tie the laces of it, or If you lace (someone) up or lace up (someone), you help them tie the laces of their clothes. 

Grammar and Usage of Strap (someone or something) with (something)

Verb Forms

  • strapped (someone or something) with (something)
  • strapping (someone or something) with (something)

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

Origin of Strap (someone or something) with (something)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.

 

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