tying the knot
Walking the aisle
Tying the knot means getting married.
The phrase evokes the binding together of two lives, though its exact origin is uncertain—possibly from ancient ceremonies involving literal knots or tied hands.
They're tying the knot next June.
The expression is informal and optimistic, focusing on commitment rather than legal formality.
- ringedEncircled by bands
- big daySignificant scheduled occasion
- wedding dayDay of marriage
- walk down the aisleMarry in ceremony
- bridalOf wedding ceremonies
wedding · bridal shower · wedding party · reception hall · nuptials · marriage · marry · spouse · love · honeymoon · happily ever after · bond · union · getting married · anniversary · conjugal · engagement · ceremony
- wedding tropesarranged marriage, elopement, runaway bride, shotgun wedding, marriage of convenience
- weddingswedding, wedding dress, wedding cake, wedding ceremony, bride
- marriagebride, groom, wedding, husband, wife
- wedding customswedding vows, wedding veil, wedding rings, wedding gown, wedding ceremony
tying the knotdivorcing
Terminating a marriage legally
splitting up · separating · breaking up · filing for divorce · calling it quits
tying the knotplaying the field
Dating without commitment
bachelorhood · spinsterhood · singledom · keeping one's options open · confirmed bachelor