If you say that two people tie the knot, you mean that they get married. (informal)

Synonyms: get married, marry, wed, espouse (old-fashioned).

To tie the knot is a remnant of the ancient church’s tradition of taking the couple’s hands and tying them with a piece of fabric during the wedding ceremony in the Church.

For example:

Unexpectedly, Can and Lily tied the knot in a beautiful, secluded Catholic church.

Sarah and Tim have been together for ages. I wonder if they’ll ever tie the knot.

What will it take for John to take the plunge and tie the knot? He knows that’s much-awaited.

We made plans to tie the knot, but it didn’t feel right to me.

Did you hear the latest? Oliver and Nancy will finally tie the knot at the end of the month. I’m really happy for them.

Tradução: casar-se (informal) ou literalmente ‘dar o nó’.

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