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

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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