English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "but you two are still technically married" Mean?

Learn what "but you two are still technically married" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Explain

But you two are still technically married.

It means the speaker is saying the marriage is still legally valid, even if the relationship is strained.

From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me, Episode 3

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is pointing out that two people are still legally married.

Usage Scenario

Use this when clarifying a legal or formal relationship status. It can sound dry, blunt, or awkward in emotional conversations.

Better ways to say it

1
But you two are still technically married.
2
You're still technically married.
3
You are still legally married.

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