How to Pronounce "tie up loose ends"
expression
TYE-uhp-LOOS-ENDZ
TYE-up-LOOSS-ENDZ
Definition
To finish any remaining tasks or details before something is complete or finalized.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɫus/ /ˈɛndz
British English
tˈaɪ/ /ˈʌp/ /lˈuːs/ /ˈɛndz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYE-uhp-LOOS-ENDZ
UK
TYE-up-LOOSS-ENDZ
Listen in Context
I stayed late to tie up loose ends on my project.
Before we leave for vacation, let's tie up loose ends at work.
The manager asked us to tie up loose ends before the meeting.
Let's tie up loose ends this week so we can have a stress-free weekend.