marriage Idiom, Proverb

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.

open marriage|marriage|open

n. phr. An arrangement by mutual agreement between husband and wife whereby they are both allowed to have extramarital affairs. Chances are the open marriage arrangement they had didn't work out too well so they are getting a divorce.

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