English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "getting married is" Mean?
Learn what "getting married is" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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get married is just like icing on a cake.
It means marriage is seen as an extra bonus, not the main thing.
From Twist Of Time, Episode 31
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says marriage is a nice bonus rather than the main point.
Usage Scenario
Use this when saying something is a pleasant addition to an already good situation. It is common in both casual and positive conversation.
Better ways to say it
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Getting married is just like icing on the cake.
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Marriage is just icing on the cake.
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It's just icing on the cake.
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