shotgun wedding
The term "shotgun wedding" originates from the idea of a wedding hastily arranged due to an unplanned pregnancy, often under social or familial pressure.
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Definition
B2Social Context
(informal, idiomatic)A wedding arranged quickly due to an unexpected pregnancy.
Example
- They had a shotgun wedding after finding out she was pregnant.
B2General
(informal, idiomatic)A marriage that occurs under pressure or urgency, often due to external circumstances.
Example
- Their business merger felt like a shotgun wedding, rushed and full of pressure.
Similar
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