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tie up

[tie up] {v. phr.} 1. To show or stop the movement or action of; hinder; tangle. * /The crash of the two trucks tied up all traffic in the center […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

fit to be tied

[fit to be tied] (2) {adv. phr.}, {substandard} Very hard. - Used for emphasis. * /Uncle Willie was laughing fit to be tied at the surprised look on Mother's face./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

fit to be tied

[fit to be tied] (1) {adj. phr.}, {informal} Very angry or upset. * /She was fit to be tied when she saw the broken glass./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

tie down

[tie down] {v.} To keep (someone) from going somewhere or doing something; prevent from leaving; keep in. * /Mrs. Brown can't come to the party. She's tied down at home […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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