Idioms
tie down (something) or tie (something) down
to make something secure and unable to move by securing it with rope etc.
We tied down the pieces of wood on top of the car.
tie in (something) with (something) or tie (something) in with (something)
tie the knot
tie up (a boat) or tie (a boat) up
tie up (someone) or tie (someone) up
tie up (something) or tie (something) up
tie up (traffic)
tie up with (someone or something)
tied to one's mother's apron strings
tied up
tight spot
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get even (with someone)
could do with (someone or something)
halfhearted about (someone or something)
look the other way
hole up (somewhere)
wear on (someone)
at a loss
out to lunch
keep one's head above water
curry favor with (someone)
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Fact
The phrase "rule of thumb" is derived from an old English law, which stated that you couldn't beat your wife with anything wider than your thumb.
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