Meaning of tie oneself to the mast | Babel Free
Definitions
Forma verbal. Verb. [C2]
Examples
“He was loyal beyond a doubt and he would tie himself to the mast of Bush's ship.”
“The ability, metaphorically, to tie yourself to the mast in the face of temptation is an essential one in reaping the fruits of coherence.”
“You ensure your survival as a trader when on a clear day you tie yourself to the mast of a trading plan and money management rules.”
“But I give myself over to it, research it, make plans to tie myself to the mast.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.