Marry off In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "marry off", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tommy Tran calendar 2022-09-07 10:09

Meaning of Marry off

Marry off phrasal verb transitive verb

An object can be used between the word "marry" and "off."

To choose a husband or wife for someone in the family.

Danny is an arbitrary man. He has married off his two daughters without even considering their feelings.

I can't believe that some people are willing to marry their kids off to someone wealthy just to have more money.

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He that would the daughter win, must with the mother first begin

If you aspire to marry a woman, you should try make a positive impression on her mother.

Grammar and Usage of Marry off

Verb Forms

  • married off
  • marries off
  • marrying off
The verb "marry" should be conjugated according to its tense.
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