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单词 sew something up
释义

sew something up

1 informal Bring something to a favourable conclusion: they had the match sewn up by half-time...
  • Two drop goals sewed the game up with five minutes left and a late interception try merely gave the scoreline a flattering look.
  • Town spurned a fine chance to sew it up with five minutes remaining when Stephen Cross was put clear by substitute Sean Pooley but shot wide with only the keeper to beat.
  • Stand-in captain Kevin Nolan sewed things up in stoppage time with a clinical finish to give Bolton their first league victory in three games.

Synonyms

secure, clinch, pull off, bring off, settle, conclude, bring to a successful conclusion, complete, finalize, tie up, seal, set the seal on
informal swing
1.1Achieve exclusive control over something: the courier market has been more or less sewn up by two companies
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