Tie the knot: meaning, definitions and examples

Used informally to describe the act of getting married. It often conveys a sense of celebration or a significant life event.

• After dating for six years, they decided to tie the knot in a beautiful beach ceremony.
• We're so excited! Jake and Maria are finally tying the knot this weekend.

A general, neutral term used to describe the act of entering into a marriage. It suits all forms of communication, both formal and informal.

• They plan to get married next spring in a small, private ceremony.
• After years of being together, they are finally getting married.

Used to describe the moment during a wedding ceremony when each person agrees to the marriage. It often highlights the traditional and romantic aspect of a wedding.

• She had tears in her eyes when he said 'I do'.
• I can't wait to stand up there and say 'I do' in front of all our friends and family.

Typically used in the context of wedding ceremonies to describe the specific moment when the couple shares their promises and commitments to each other.

• During the ceremony, they exchanged vows that they had written themselves.
• The most emotional part of the wedding was when they exchanged vows.