married her off

Allifathima · #1 (permalink) Thu Oct 27, 2011 2:42 am *married her off*

What is the meaning for this sentence?
"Her parents married her off to Raman."

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Thu Oct 27, 2011 3:56 am *married her off*

Managed to get her married; removed her from the family by getting her married. Usually said of an ugly or old maid.
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Puppet · #3 (permalink) Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:00 am *married her off*

Hi,
Can we use the phrase for the trouble maker.

Mister Micawber · #4 (permalink) Thu Oct 27, 2011 10:05 am *married her off*

You can use it for whatever reason they want her to get married and leave home.
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Puppet · #5 (permalink) Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:06 am *married her off*

My parents want to marry me off but I always refuse.
Because I like the life of celibacy.

Thank you, Mr. Micawber.

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