Stitch up
Sew something so that it is closed
Meanings
- Sew something so that it is closed (separable [optional], International English)
- Finalise a deal (separable [optional], International English)
- Cheat someone or make them look guilty when they aren't (separable [optional], International English)
Examples
- I STITCHED UP the hole in my sleeve.
- The police STITCHED them UP because they couldn't find any evidence against them.