Meaning of sew up | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To seal by sewing.
   transitive
2. To bring a matter to a full conclusion that deals with all outstanding issues or other concerns.
   figuratively, transitive

Equivalents

Examples

“Amongst the Narrinyeri in South Australia men of the Snake clan sometimes catch⟳ snakes, pull⟳ out their teeth or sew up their mouths, and keep⟳ them as pets.”

“Threatening to veto the Berkshire offer⟳ suggests the fund doesn't have⟳ the financing sewn up and is stalling for time.”

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