sew up
To close a hole or cut with thread, or to finish a deal or win so completely that no one else can change the outcome.
Meanings
To close a tear, hole, or wound by stitching it with thread.
"The doctor sewed up the cut on his arm with three neat stitches."
(Figurative) To complete or secure a deal, victory, or agreement so conclusively that the outcome is certain.
"With two games left in the season, they had already sewn up the league title."
To gain total control over a market, territory, or area of business.
"The tech giant has sewn up the streaming market, making it very difficult for competitors to break in."
The literal sense is straightforward sewing. The figurative sense is common in business and sports reporting — 'sew up the deal', 'sew up the championship'. Also used medically for closing surgical incisions.
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