English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "you know it's a pity you're married" Mean?

Learn what "you know it's a pity you're married" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Flirt

You know, it's a pity you're married.

It means the speaker is saying the other person would be attractive or appealing if they were single.

From Why I Did It, Episode 31

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone makes a flirtatious remark while noting that the other person is unavailable because they are married.

Usage Scenario

Use this as flirtatious teasing, usually only if you know the tone is welcomed. It can sound inappropriate or disrespectful because it mentions marriage.

Better ways to say it

1
It's a pity you're married.
2
What a pity you're married.
3
Too bad you're married.

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