Tie (one) down In english explanation

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

author Katie Anh calendar 2021-10-25 01:10

Meaning of Tie (one) down

Synonyms:

bound up with one

Tie (one) down verb phrase

To constrain one's freedom

I'm tied down with work or family responsibilities.

I don't want to tie myself down with marriage or kids.

Katie has wanted to travel but the work has tied her down.

To hold someone firmly by tying them

The thief broke into the house, tied David down and took away precious things.

Other phrases about:

mince matters

To control one's own words to be polite or avoid causing upset or controversy

in a dead heat

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

shackle (someone or something) with (something)

1. To put shackles or some similar kind of restraint on someone or an animal in order to fetter or confine them or it

2. To constrain or prevent one with some constrictive or burdensome obligation

bound one hand and foot

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

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 Tie (one) down

Verb Forms

  • have tied (one) down
  • ties (one) down
  • has tied (one) down
  • tied (one) down

The verb "tie" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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TODAY
to rob the cradle
have a romantic or sexual relationship with or marry someone much younger than oneself.
Example: The middle aged man robbed the cradle with the teenager.
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