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shotgun marriage — A shotgun marriage, or shotgun wedding, is one that is forced because of pregnancy. It is also used idiomatically for a compromise, agreement or arrangement that is forced upon groups or people by necessity … The small dictionary of idiomes
shotgun marriage — (also shotgun wedding) ► NOUN informal ▪ an enforced or hurried wedding, especially because the bride is pregnant … English terms dictionary
shotgun marriage — noun a) A marriage beginning with (resulting from) a shotgun wedding. Others explained that a forced marriage was likely to end in an early divorce, so that the child would suffer more in a shotgun marriage than if born out of wedlock. b) A… … Wiktionary
shotgun marriage — the marriage of a pregnant bride to the putative father The man is supposed to have come to the altar or register office under duress. Also as shotgun wedding: Princess Caroline of Monaco is finding it impossible to secure an annulment… … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
shotgun marriage — noun or shotgun wedding 1. : a marriage forced or required because of pregnancy 2. : a forced union or accord between two groups or elements * * * ˌshotgun ˈwedding [shotgun wedding] ( … Useful english dictionary
shotgun\ marriage — Usually a marriage when the bride is pregnant under threat. A forced marriage. Andrew, you and Wilhelmina will have a shotgun marriage if ya try that again, ya hear! … Dictionary of american slang
shotgun\ marriage — Usually a marriage when the bride is pregnant under threat. A forced marriage. Andrew, you and Wilhelmina will have a shotgun marriage if ya try that again, ya hear! … Dictionary of american slang
shotgun marriage — A shotgun marriage, or shotgun wedding, is one that is forced because of pregnancy. It is also used idiomatically for a compromise, agreement or arrangement that is forced upon groups or people by necessity. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
shotgun marriage — (also shotgun wedding) noun informal an enforced or hurried wedding, especially because the bride is pregnant … English new terms dictionary
shotgun wedding — noun see shotgun marriage * * * 1. a wedding occasioned or precipitated by pregnancy. 2. Informal. a compromise, merger, accord, etc., occasioned by necessity: The coalition government was obviously a shotgun wedding. Also, shotgun marriage.… … Useful english dictionary
