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Tighten up

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Physical Adjustments

Used when describing adjustments to the tightness of material things.

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After losing weight, he had to tighten up his belt.
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Literal Tightening

Refers to physically making something more snug, often with hands or tools.

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The maintenance crew needed to tighten up the bolts to prevent leaks.
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Easily Overlooked

Sometimes used for small but important adjustments that could easily be forgotten.

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I need to tighten up the laces on my sneakers before the race.
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