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Relationships - Marriage
Explore English idioms that relate to marriage, including "tie the knot" and "on the shelf".
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to tie the knot
[phrase]
to become someone's husband or wife in marriage
Ex: The tied the knot after meeting in college and falling in love .
to rob the cradle
[phrase]
to get married with or date someone who is much younger than one
Ex: She 's in her 40s , but she 's robbing the cradle by dating a guy in his early 20s .
to leave somebody at the altar
[phrase]
to abandon the person one is supposed to marry at the last possible moment before the ceremony
Ex: Julia 's left her at the altar, causing her immense heartbreak and embarrassment .
on the shelf
[phrase]
used to refer to a woman who is unmarried despite being older than the typical age traditionally associated with marriage
to marry money
[phrase]
to marry someone primarily for their wealth or financial status rather than for love or other personal reasons
Ex: In the novel , the protagonist is pressured by her parents marry money and is introduced to a wealthy suitor who can provide her with a luxurious lifestyle .
to get married with a girl or woman one has been dating
starter marriage
[noun]
a relatively short-lived first marriage that serves as a learning experience for one or both partners
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