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Definition
Flash marriage; a sudden, hasty marriage that takes place shortly after meeting.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong connotation of impulsivity and surprise, often implying that the couple has not spent enough time together to truly understand one another. It is frequently used in gossip or when discussing celebrities who marry shortly after going public with their relationship. The structure functions as a verb phrase, describing the act of getting married suddenly.
Examples
They got married in a flash after knowing each other for only a month.
Are you really that impulsive to have a flash marriage?
Related words
Common phrases
the decision to have a flash marriage
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
