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What does tie up loose ends mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word tie up loose ends? Here's what it means.

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  1. (idiomatic) To deal with the minor consequences of a previous action; to tidy up, finish, or complete.
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They invest themselves in the visitor's mission because they understand its importance. They also tie up loose ends, as the second example shows.
Cliffhangers don't have to tie up loose ends so much as dangle new material.
It is time to complete professional projects and tie up loose ends in any aspect today.
As Daphne departs on Sunday with the two children, Seamus is remaining on to tie up loose ends and follow on later.
It had been a few hours since he had awoke that morning and the first thing that crossed his mind was to tie up loose ends.
We had no warning, no time to tie up loose ends, to clean up misunderstandings, to say I love you one last time.

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