English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "our marriage is a sham anyway" Mean?
Learn what "our marriage is a sham anyway" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Our marriage is a
It means the speaker believes the marriage is not real, honest, or worth saving.
From Why I Did It, Episode 51
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is saying their marriage is fake or meaningless.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a very negative relationship conflict or breakup conversation. It sounds harsh and bitter, so it is not a neutral phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
Our marriage is a sham anyway.
2
Our marriage is fake anyway.
3
This marriage is a sham.
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