tie the knot

Definitions

To get married.

To enter into a formal or legal marital union.

Examples

After dating for five years, they finally decided to tie the knot in a small beach ceremony.

Many couples choose to tie the knot during the spring when the weather is mild and pleasant.

They kept their plans secret and decided to tie the knot at the local courthouse without telling anyone.

Synonyms

get married wed marry walk down the aisle become husband and wife exchange vows take the plunge

Antonyms

divorce separate split up break up annul dissolve a marriage part ways