tie that binds en · NOUN
Etymology
Dates back to a 1782 Christian hymn titled "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" by John Fawcett.
Meanings
- (figuratively) Something shared between two or more people, such as consanguinity, interest, experience, or debt, that causes their relationship with each other to strengthen or to durably resist sundering.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tie, bind.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ties that bind | Number=Plur | lexicographic |