tie up loose ends
Definitions
To deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or complete.
Equivalents
Polskipokończyć
Examples
“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.”
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.
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