tie with (one) (for something)
tie with (one) (for something)
To achieve the same result as one in some contest or competition. I tied with Jenny in the footrace. Ben won the tournament, while Tom tied with Jonathan for second place.
See also: tie
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
tie (with someone) (for something)
to have the same score as someone for the prize in some contest. I tied with Joel for first place. I tied for the trophy with Joel.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- tie off
- build (one's) hopes on (someone or something)
- build hopes on
- could (do something) with one arm tied behind (one's) back
- work together
- set (one's) hopes on (someone or something)
- set hopes on
- have the best of
- have the best of (something)
- get tied up