3A Marriage and Weddings. Vocabulary 3 Flashcards
idiom - when a bride and groom feel like they are in their own Disney movie; everything is catered to their needs, and they feel like kings and queens.
Сказочная свадьба, свадьба как в сказке
a fairy-tale wedding
- Mary had been dreaming of her fairy-tale wedding since she was a child.
idiom - completely in love with your significant other
быть влюбленным по уши
head over heels (in love with sb) or (just “for sb”)
The phrase is commonly used in the forms like “to be head over heels in love with” and “to fall head over heels for.”
- I don’t know what she saw in him, but she was head over heels!
idiom - to ask someone to marry you - informal
сделать предложение
to pop the question
- We were at the beach last week, and Jacob popped the question!
idiom - to get married - informal
to get hitched
- My sister got hitched last week, and now she’s on her honeymoon.
idiom - to ask someone to marry you by putting one knee on the ground and offering a ring to your partner; usually done by men
пасть на колено
to get down on one knee
- When he got down on one knee, it was so romantic.
idiom - used to describe that a couple is perfect for each other
союз заключенный на небесах
созданы друг для друга
a match/marriage made in heaven
- George and Patty are truly a match made in heaven; I’ve never seen such a happy couple!
idiom - your partner (beloved)
вторая/лучшая половинка
better/other half
- I would like for you all to meet Elena, my better half.
idiom - a person’s wedding day, or other important or significant day
the big day
- Only one more week until your big day!
idiom - to request permission, typically from a family member, to marry a particular person
to ask for one’s hand (in marriage)
- Mr. Taylor, I would like to ask for Elizabeth’s hand in marriage.
idiom - to get married
связать себя узами брака, пожениться
to tie the knot
- We tied the knot last year in Italy.
