Stitch up Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To sew the edges of something (like a wound) together; informally, to trick or trap someone unfairly.
Usage & Nuances
'Stitch up' is both literal (medical, sewing) and British/Australian informal (setting someone up unfairly). The informal sense is common in tabloids or crime contexts. In the literal sense: 'stitch up a wound'. In the informal: 'He really stitched me up.' Rare in American English for the figurative meaning.
Example Sentences
The doctor had to stitch up the cut on my leg.
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Did you stitch up your shirt by yourself?
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The nurse helped to stitch up the wound quickly.
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He says the police tried to stitch him up for a crime he didn’t commit.
natural
I can’t believe you stitched me up like that in front of everyone!
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They stitched up the deal without telling anyone else.
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