tie on

tie (something) on(to) (someone or something)

To attach something by tying it, as or as with a string or cord. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tie" and "on(to)." Tie that rope on the hot water tank so we can pull it up the steps. Don't worry, I tied a card onto the gift—they'll know it's from us.
See also: tie

tie on

To attach something by tying it, as or as with a string or cord. A noun or pronoun can be used between "tie" and "on." Tie on that rope so we can pull the hot water tank up the steps. Don't worry, I tied a card on the gift—they'll know it's from us.
See also: on, tie
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tie it on

verb
See tie one on
See also: on, tie
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • tie (something) on(to) (someone or something)
  • tie it on
  • tie up
  • tied up
  • tie back
  • knot up
  • truss up
  • tying
  • lace up
  • tie off