Lingo

Marriage

10 Words

5m

1.
a good Jack makes a good Jill
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used to imply that a person's positive qualities and behavior can have a positive influence on their partner

After years of being together, they had both become better people, and they knew that it was because a good Jack makes a good Jill - their positive qualities had rubbed off on each other over time

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2.
happy wife, happy life
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used to imply that a husband's happiness is closely linked to the happiness of his wife, and taking care of her needs and wants is important for a fulfilling marriage

When Tom and his wife had a disagreement, he remembered the saying happy wife, happy life, and worked to find a solution that would make her happy, knowing that this was important for their overall happiness.

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3.
he that will thrive must first ask his wife
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used to imply that a husband and wife's partnership is essential for achieving success, and that the husband's willingness to listen to and consider his wife's opinion can lead to more favorable outcomes

As a newly married couple, we have learned that he that will thrive must first ask his wife, and we always make sure to consult each other before making any important decisions.

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marry in haste, repent at leisure
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used to emphasize that rushing into a marriage without careful consideration can lead to regret and long-term consequences

Jack and Jill got married after only a few months of dating, but soon found that they had little in common and had to deal with the consequences, proving that the saying marry in haste, repent at leisure was true.

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5.
a young man married is a young man marred
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used to imply that marrying at a young age can be detrimental to a person's personal and professional development, as it can create additional responsibilities and limit opportunities

The man had gotten married at a young age and struggled to balance his personal and professional responsibilities, recognizing that a young man married is a young man marred.

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honest men marry quickly, wise men not at all
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used to suggest that straightforward and sincere men tend to get married early in life, while more prudent men may choose to remain unmarried

Sarah's father always told her that honest men marry quickly, wise men not at all, but she didn't believe in such generalizations and chose to make her own decisions about marriage.

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first thrive, (and|) then wive
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used to suggest that it is wise to achieve financial stability and independence before committing to the responsibilities of marriage and family

The young couple realized that they needed to prioritize their education and careers before starting a family, as first thrive, then wive.

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8.
better wed over the mixen than over the moor
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used to advise that it is wiser to marry someone who lives nearby, even if they are not perfect, than to seek a perfect partner far away in a remote place

Even though John wasn't her ideal match, Mary decided to marry him because he was a good man who lived nearby, following the old saying better wed over the mixen than over the moor.

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9.
a good husband makes a good wife
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used to imply that a woman's behavior and character are influenced by the way her husband treats her, emphasizing that both parties are important in creating a successful marriage

Anna always believed that a good husband makes a good wife, and treated her own husband with love and respect, which in turn helped to create a strong and successful marriage.

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10.
never marry for money, but marry where money is
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used to suggest that one should not choose a life partner based solely on their wealth, but it is important to consider financial stability when choosing a partner

Although she was courted by several wealthy suitors, Sarah chose to marry a man who had financial stability and a good job, remembering her grandmother's advice to never marry for money, but marry where money is.

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