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Marriage Vocabulary Set in Relationships: Full and Detailed List

The 'Marriage' vocabulary set in 'Relationships' is carefully selected from standard international textbook sources, helping you master vocabulary in a short time. Comprehensive compilation of definitions, illustrative examples, and standard pronunciation...

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tie the knot

/taɪ ðə nɑt/

Example:

After dating for five years, they finally decided to tie the knot.

rob the cradle

/rɑb ðə ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Example:

Some people might say he's robbing the cradle, but they seem very happy together.

pop the question

/pɑp ðə ˈkwɛs.tʃən/

Example:

He finally decided to pop the question after five years of dating.

get hitched

/ɡɛt hɪtʃt/

Example:

They decided to get hitched after dating for five years.

on the shelf

/ɑn ðə ʃɛlf/

Example:

She worried about being left on the shelf as she got older.

take the plunge

/teɪk ðə plʌndʒ/

Example:

After years of deliberation, they finally decided to take the plunge and buy a house.

marry money

/ˈmɛri ˈmʌni/

Example:

Her parents hoped she would marry money and secure her future.

make an honest woman (out) of

/meɪk ən ˈɑnɪst ˈwʊmən aʊt əv/

Example:

After living together for years, he finally decided to make an honest woman out of her.
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