I need to tie up loose ends before I go on vacation.
tie up loose ends
idiomTo deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or complete.
Before the manager retired, she spent her final week tying up loose ends on several ongoing projects.
After the merger was finalized, the legal team remained in the office for days to tie up loose ends regarding the remaining contracts.
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all bedlam breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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all ends up
Completely; totally.
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all hell breaks loose
The situation becomes chaotic or characterized by conflict or rage.
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burn the candle at both ends
To work hard night and day; to sleep late and wake up early; to overwork or overexert oneself.
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cast loose
To unfasten, loosen, or set free.
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cut loose
To loosen or set free someone or something.
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cut one loose
To flatulate; to fart.
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cut someone loose
To let someone go from something, such as a position, relationship, or obligation.