sew up
[verb]
Synonyms: exhaust, bugger, fag, frazzle, knock out, outtire, poop, prostrate, tucker, wear out, monopolize, absorb, consume, engross

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

sew something ↔ up phrasal verb (see also sew)

1. to close or repair something by sewing it:
Could you sew up this hole in my trousers?

2. [usually passive] informal to finish a business agreement or plan and get the result you want:
The deal should be sewn up in a week.

3. have something sewn up to have gained control over a situation so that you are sure to win or get what you want:
It looks like the Democrats have the election sewn up.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

sew up
sew up (something)
to remove all doubt about the successful result of something.
Schall hopes to sew up the nomination for governor this week.

The company hopes to have a deal sewn up by the end of the year.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

sew up something
sew up (something)
to remove all doubt about the successful result of something.
Schall hopes to sew up the nomination for governor this week.

The company hopes to have a deal sewn up by the end of the year.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

sew something up
to complete or secure something
The candidate for the nomination sewed up his victory last week.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

sew up
to complete or secure something
The candidate for the nomination sewed up his victory last week.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲