Tie the Knot

Tie the knot (v) - to get married


Origin: A long time ago, the bride and the groom would tie their hands together during the wedding ceremony with a rope or cloth to show they are now one family.

Proper Usage: After the word 'knot', use the preposition 'with' before the object of the sentence.

Example Sentences:

• My sister will tie the knot with her boyfriend next month.
• My parents tied the knot when they were 22 years old.

Discussion Questions:

• When do you want to tie the knot? or When did you tie the knot?
• Who in your family has tied the knot?
• What is the best age to tie the knot at?