English Explanatory Dictionary

tie that binds

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something shared between two or more people, such as an interest, hobby, or experience, that causes their relationship with each other to strengthen.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tie, bind.

Word forms

tie that binds ties that bind

Etymology

Dates back to a 1782 Christian hymn titled "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" by John Fawcett.

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