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behind one's back
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to hit it off
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on the same wavelength
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to keep track of somebody or something
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to friend
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to be in touch
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to run into
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to drop
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to bond
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acquainted
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to strike up
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inseparable
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to keep going
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to drift apart
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to fall out
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to wreck
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to spring-clean
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feeling
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to aggrieve
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baffled
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devastated
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ecstatic
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elated
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gobsmacked
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gutted
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honored
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impervious
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outraged
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perplexed
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perturbed
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privileged
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stunned
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troubled
34-
unconcerned
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relationship
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to go back a long way
37-
ups and downs
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to know somebody or something inside out
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like a house on fire
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to see eye to eye
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to stick together
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through thick and thin
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(as) different as chalk and cheese
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soft spot
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to sweep somebody off one's feet
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head over heels
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on the rocks
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to break one's heart
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to patch up
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to tie the knot
behind {one's} back
Behind one's back
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Idiom
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without one knowing or approving

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She found out that her friends had been gossiping about her behind her back.
He was secretly applying for other jobs behind his boss's back because he was unhappy with his current position.
What is the origin of the idiom "behind one's back" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "behind one's back" is not attributed to a specific historical event or source but rather emerges from the metaphorical association of a person's back with their unawareness or lack of visibility. The phrase draws upon the idea that when someone's back is turned or facing away, they cannot see what is happening behind them. It is commonly used when discussing interpersonal relationships, workplace dynamics, or social interactions.

To hit it off
[ 短语 ]
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/hˈɪt ɪt ˈɔf/
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to quickly develop a positive connection with someone

On the same wavelength
[ 短语 ]
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/ɑːnðə sˈeɪm wˈeɪvlɛŋθ/
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Idiom
Informal

used to say that one person has the same ideas, opinions, or mentality as another person

What is the origin of the idiom "on the same wavelength" and when to use it?

The idiom "on the same wavelength" originated from radio communication technology. In radio, different stations transmit signals at specific frequencies or wavelengths. When two or more stations are tuned to the same frequency, they can receive and understand each other's signals clearly. This concept was metaphorically adapted to human communication and is now used to suggest a shared understanding or agreement between individuals.

To keep track of somebody or something
[ 短语 ]
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/kˈiːp tɹˈæk ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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N/A

Collocation

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

lose track
To friend
[ 动词 ]
f
f
r
r
ie
ɛ
n
n
d
d
(添加好友)

(添加好友)

加为好友

to add someone to the list of contacts on social media

语法信息:

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To be in touch
[ 短语 ]
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/biː ɔːɹ ɡɛt ɔːɹ stˈeɪ ɪn tˈʌtʃ/
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N/A

to be in contact with someone, particularly by seeing or writing to them regularly

to run into
To run into
[ 动词 ]
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/ɹˈʌn ˌɪntʊ/
(碰见)

(碰见)

偶遇

to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly

语法信息:

及物动词
短语状态
inseparable
短语的动词
run
短语的助词
into
To drop
[ 动词 ]
d
d
r
r
o
ɑ
p
p
(断绝)

(断绝)

中断

to end a connection or relationship with someone or something

语法信息:

及物动词
to bond
To bond
[ 动词 ]
b
b
o
ɑ
n
n
d
d
(建立关系)

(建立关系)

建立联系

to develop a relationship with a person

语法信息:

不及物
Acquainted
[ 形容词 ]
a
ə
c
k
q
u
w
ai
n
n
t
e
ɪ
d
d
(了解的)

(了解的)

熟悉的

having knowledge or familiarity with someone or something

to strike up
To strike up
[ 动词 ]
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/stɹˈaɪk ˈʌp/
(开启)

(开启)

开始

to begin something, particularly a conversation or relationship

语法信息:

及物动词
短语状态
separable
短语的动词
strike
短语的助词
up
Inseparable
[ 形容词 ]
i
ɪ
n
n
s
s
e
ɛ
p
p
a
ɜ
r
r
a
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(密不可分的)

(密不可分的)

不可分割的

not able to be separated or detached

To keep going
[ 动词 ]
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/kˈiːp ɡˈoʊɪŋ/
(继续进行)

(继续进行)

继续前进

to continue moving forward or making progress without stopping

to drift apart
To drift apart
[ 动词 ]
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/dɹˈɪft ɐpˈɑːɹt/
(渐行渐远)

(渐行渐远)

逐渐疏远

to gradually become less close or connected, often due to a lack of shared interests or diverging paths

语法信息:

短语状态
inseparable
短语的动词
drift
短语的助词
apart
to fall out
To fall out
[ 动词 ]
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/fˈɔːl ˈaʊt/
(绝交)

(绝交)

断交

to no longer be friends with someone as a result of an argument

语法信息:

不及物
短语状态
inseparable
短语的动词
fall
短语的助词
out
to wreck
To wreck
[ 动词 ]
w
r
r
e
ɛ
ck
k
(摧毁)

(摧毁)

破坏

to damage or destroy something severely

语法信息:

及物动词
To spring-clean
[ 动词 ]
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/spɹˈɪŋklˈiːn/
(彻底清洁)

(彻底清洁)

春季大扫除

to thoroughly clean and organize a space, typically done during the spring season

feeling
Feeling
[ 名词 ]
f
f
ee
i
l
l
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(情感)

(情感)

感觉

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

To aggrieve
[ 动词 ]
a
ə
gg
g
r
r
ie
i
v
v
e
(使烦恼)

(使烦恼)

使痛苦

to cause someone to feel distress or sorrow

baffled
Baffled
[ 形容词 ]
b
b
a
æ
ff
f
ə
l
l
e
d
d
(茫然的)

(茫然的)

困惑的

completely confused, often due to something that is difficult to explain or understand

devastated
Devastated
[ 形容词 ]
d
d
e
e
v
v
a
ə
s
s
t
t
a
t
t
e
ɪ
d
d
(痛心的)

(痛心的)

沮丧的

experiencing great shock or sadness

ecstatic
Ecstatic
[ 形容词 ]
e
ɛ
c
k
s
s
t
t
a
æ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
(狂喜的)

(狂喜的)

极度兴奋的

extremely excited and happy

elated
Elated
[ 形容词 ]
e
ɪ
l
l
a
t
t
e
ə
d
d
(高兴的)

(高兴的)

兴高采烈的

excited and happy because something has happened or is going to happen

dejected
gobsmacked
Gobsmacked
[ 形容词 ]
g
g
o
ɑ:
b
b
s
s
m
m
a
æ
ck
k
e
d
t
(惊讶得无以言表的)

(惊讶得无以言表的)

震惊的

extremely shocked or surprised, to the point of becoming speechless

Gutted
[ 形容词 ]
g
g
u
ə
tt
t
e
ɪ
d
d
(心碎的)

(心碎的)

感到非常失落的

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

honored
Honored
[ 形容词 ]
h
o
ɑ
n
n
o
ɜ
r
r
e
d
d
(荣誉的)

(荣誉的)

受尊敬的

highly regarded or respected for one's achievements, qualities, or contributions

Impervious
[ 形容词 ]
i
ɪ
m
m
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
v
v
iou
s
s
(防渗透的)

(防渗透的)

不透水的

preventing a substance such as liquid from passing through

outraged
Outraged
[ 形容词 ]
o
a
u
ʊ
t
t
r
r
a
g
ʤ
e
d
d
N/A

N/A

feeling very angry or deeply offended

Perplexed
[ 形容词 ]
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
p
p
l
l
e
ɛ
x
ks
e
d
t
( perplexed的)

( perplexed的)

困惑的

confused or puzzled, often because of a complex or difficult situation or problem

unperplexed
Perturbed
[ 形容词 ]
p
p
e
ɜ
r
r
t
t
u
ɜ
r
r
b
b
e
d
d
(烦扰的)

(烦扰的)

不安的

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed by something

privileged
Privileged
[ 形容词 ]
p
p
r
r
i
ɪ
v
v
i
ɪ
l
l
e
ə
g
ʤ
e
d
d
N/A

N/A

having special advantages that are not available to everyone

underprivileged
stunned
Stunned
[ 形容词 ]
s
s
t
t
u
ə
nn
n
e
d
d
(惊愕的)

(惊愕的)

震惊的

feeling so shocked or surprised that one is incapable of acting in a normal way

troubled
Troubled
[ 形容词 ]
t
t
r
r
ou
ə
b
b
ə
l
l
e
d
d
(忧虑的)

(忧虑的)

烦恼的

(of a person) feeling anxious or worried

untroubled
Unconcerned
[ 形容词 ]
u
ə
n
n
c
k
o
ə
n
n
c
s
e
ɜ
r
r
n
n
e
d
d
(不在乎的)

(不在乎的)

漠不关心的

not worried or interested in something

concerned
relationship
Relationship
[ 名词 ]
r
r
e
i
l
l
a
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
sh
ʃ
i
ɪ
p
p
(联繫)

(联繫)

关系

the connection among two or more things or people or the way in which they are connected

to [go] back a long way
To go back a long way
[ 短语 ]
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/ɡˌoʊ bˈæk ɐ lˈɑːŋ wˈeɪ/
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Idiom

to have a long history or past relationship with someone or something

What is the origin of the idiom "go back a long way" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "go back a long way" is rooted in the literal sense of physical distance and time. The idea of going back in time or retracing one's steps has long been associated with the concept of history and personal relationships. The phrase can also be used to emphasize the historical context of a particular event, institution, or tradition

Ups and downs
[ 短语 ]
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/ˌʌps ænd dˈaʊnz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

a combination of both good things and bad things that can happen to one

What is the origin of the idiom "ups and downs" and when to use it?

The idiom "ups and downs" draws its origin from the imagery of a graph or chart, where the "ups" represent high points or positive moments, and the "downs" correspond to low points or challenges. This expression has been in use for centuries, reflecting the cyclical and fluctuating nature of life, It is mostly used to emphasize the need to navigate and adapt to various circumstances.

To know somebody or something inside out
[ 短语 ]
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/nˈoʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ ɪnsˈaɪd ˈaʊt/
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N/A

Idiom
Informal

to have very good knowledge or understanding about someone or something

What is the origin of the idiom "know someone or something inside out" and when to use it?

The idiom "know someone or something inside out" suggests an in-depth understanding or familiarity with a person, object, or subject. It implies knowing every detail, characteristic, or aspect thoroughly, as if one has explored its inner workings. This expression is used to emphasize a high level of knowledge, expertise, or familiarity with someone or something. It signifies that the individual has a comprehensive understanding, leaving no hidden aspects or mysteries.

Like a house on fire
[ 短语 ]
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/lˈaɪk ɐ hˈaʊs ˌɑːn fˈaɪɚ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

What is the origin of the idiom "like a house on fire" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "like a house on fire" is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the United States, possibly in the early 20th century. The phrase is mainly used to describe a relationship, interaction, or activity that is happening quickly, enthusiastically, or with great intensity. In other words, it suggests a sense of rapid and positive progress, often used to emphasize the speed and enthusiasm with which something is happening or developing.

To see eye to eye
[ 短语 ]
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/sˈiː ˈaɪ tʊ ˈaɪ/
N/A

N/A

to completely agree with someone and understand their point of view

What is the origin of the idiom "see eye to eye" and when to use it?

The idiom "see eye to eye" originated from the visual metaphor of two people looking directly into each other's eyes, suggesting a shared perspective or agreement. This idiomatic expression is used to emphasize finding common ground or having a mutual understanding with someone.

to stick together
To stick together
[ 动词 ]
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/stˈɪk təɡˈɛðɚ/
(紧密团结)

(紧密团结)

团结一致

to remain united or connected as a group, especially in difficult situations

语法信息:

不及物
短语状态
inseparable
短语的动词
stick
短语的助词
together
through thick and thin
Through thick and thin
[ 短语 ]
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/θɹuː θˈɪk ænd θˈɪn/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

regardless of the difficulty or circumstances

What is the origin of the idiom "through thick and thin" and when to use it?

The origin of this phrase can be traced back to the 14th century in England, where "thick" referred to dense woods or forests and "thin" referred to open or sparse land. In this context, traveling "through thick and thin" meant to navigate through the densely wooded areas as well as the more open terrain. Over time, the phrase evolved to refer to the ups and downs of life and the loyalty required to support each other through all circumstances. It has become a common expression used to describe the unwavering support and commitment in relationships, friendships, and other important connections.

(as) different as chalk and cheese
[ 短语 ]
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/æz dˈɪfɹənt æz tʃˈɔːk ænd tʃˈiːz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

not in any way alike in character or quality

What is the origin of the idiom "different as chalk and cheese" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "different as chalk and cheese" dates back to the notable contrast between two distinct substances: chalk and cheese. Chalk is a soft, white, powdery substance, while cheese is a solid, often yellow or orange, food product. The phrase is used figuratively to expresses a difference or dissimilarity between two things, emphasizing their contrasting nature.

Soft spot
[ 名词 ]
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/sˈɔft spˈɑːt/
(情感依恋)

(情感依恋)

偏爱

a feeling of affection or vulnerability towards someone or something

good part

语法信息:

复合名词
to [sweep] {sb} off {one's} feet
To sweep somebody off one's feet
[ 短语 ]
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/swˈiːp ˌɛsbˈiː ˈɔf wˈʌnz fˈiːt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to make someone have intense romantic feelings for one

What is the origin of the idiom "sweep someone off one's feet" and when to use it?

Its origin is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the early 20th century. Some suggest that it may have come from the world of dance, where a partner may "sweep someone off their feet" during a particularly graceful and impressive dance move. Others suggest that it may be related to the traditional practice of carrying a bride over the threshold of a new home, which could also be seen as "sweeping her off her feet". Regardless of its origins, the phrase remains popular in modern usage and continues to be used to describe moments of intense attraction or admiration.

Head over heels
[ 短语 ]
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/hˈɛd ˌoʊvɚ hˈiːlz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

in a state of extreme excitement or confusion

What is the origin of the idiom "head over heels" and when to use it?

The idiom "head over heels" originated in the late 18th century and has its roots in the earlier phrase "heels over head." The idiom means to be in a state of extreme excitement, confusion, or intense emotion. It is now used figuratively to describe a person experiencing a complete overturning or turning upside down, as if their head is positioned below their heels. Over time, the phrase shifted to "head over heels" to convey a sense of being completely absorbed or immersed in a particular state or situation.

on the rocks
On the rocks
[ 短语 ]
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/ɑːnðə ɹˈɑːks/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

(in reference to a business or relationship) in a difficult or troubled state, and may be at risk of falling apart

What is the origin of the idiom "on the rocks" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "on the rocks" is uncertain, but it may have originated from the idea of a ship running aground on rocks, which can cause significant damage and lead to the sinking of the vessel. Over time, the phrase has come to be used more generally to describe any situation where something is in trouble or facing difficulties, whether it be a personal relationship, a business venture, or any other situation where stability or success is threatened.

to [break] {one's} heart
To break one's heart
[ 短语 ]
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/bɹˈeɪk wˈʌnz hˈɑːɹt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to make someone who loves one go through deep emotional pain and sorrow

What is the origin of the idiom "break one's heart" and when to use it?

The phrase "break one's heart" originated in Old English and Middle English literature, gaining popularity during the Renaissance era. It is commonly employed when discussing the end of a romantic relationship, such as a devastating breakup or divorce, where one's heart is metaphorically shattered by the loss of love and companionship. The phrase is also used to depict the anguish and sorrow experienced after the loss of a loved one, evoking the deep emotional impact and grief.

To patch up
[ 动词 ]
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/pˈætʃ ˈʌp/
(修补关系)

(修补关系)

和解

to put an end to an argument with someone in order to make peace with them

语法信息:

短语状态
separable
短语的动词
patch
短语的助词
up
to [tie] the knot
To tie the knot
[ 短语 ]
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/tˈaɪ ðə nˈɑːt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to become someone's husband or wife in marriage

What is the origin of the idiom "tie the knot" and when to use it?

The exact origin of the phrase "tie the knot" is uncertain but it is believed to have originated from the imagery of tying a knot to represent the joining together of two individuals in marriage. Metaphorically, the act of tying a knot is often associated with making a secure and unbreakable bond or commitment. This notion is applied to the context of marriage, symbolizing the union and lifelong commitment between two people. This phrase is commonly used to refer to the act of marriage.

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