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tie up loose ends

idiom
Meaning

To deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or complete.


Examples
SIMPLE

I need to tie up loose ends before I go on vacation.

CONTEXTUAL

Before the manager retired, she spent her final week tying up loose ends on several ongoing projects.

COMPLEX

After the merger was finalized, the legal team remained in the office for days to tie up loose ends regarding the remaining contracts.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all bedlam breaks loose

    The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

  2. 02

    all ends up

    Completely; totally.

  3. 03

    all hell breaks loose

    The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.

  4. 04

    burn the candle at both ends

    To work hard night and day; to sleep late and wake up early; to overwork or overexert oneself.

  5. 05

    cast loose

    To unfasten, loosen, or set free.

  6. 06

    cut loose

    To loosen or set free someone or something.

  7. 07

    cut one loose

    To flatulate; to fart.

  8. 08

    cut someone loose

    To let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or obligation.

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