Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tie up loose ends

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.08 in modern English

Syllables: tie up loose ends
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

1

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

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

Example Sentences

"Removing her name from the mailing list was her way of tying up loose ends."
"it is rich in detail and ideas, and it comes from a unique, uncompromising talent who likes to leave some loose ends for the viewer to tie up."
"The measures for rail that were genuinely new were welcomed, although some had hoped for more. Many of these tied up loose ends around the network - unfinished business left hanging by the last government."

Inflected Forms

ties up loose ends (present, singular) tying up loose ends (participle, present) tied up loose ends (participle, past) tied up loose ends (past)

Phrases

square away

Frequently Paired Words

square away

Questions

What does tie up loose ends mean?: To deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or complete.

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