Meaning of the word "a young man married is a young man marred" in English
What does "a young man married is a young man marred" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a young man married is a young man marred
US /ə jʌŋ mæn ˈmɛrid ɪz ə jʌŋ mæn mɑːrd/
UK /ə jʌŋ mæn ˈmærɪd ɪz ə jʌŋ mæn mɑːd/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that marrying too young can ruin a man's life or prospects
Example:
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He wanted to wed at twenty, but his father warned him that a young man married is a young man marred.
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Shakespeare used the phrase 'a young man married is a young man marred' to highlight the loss of freedom.