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Married to My Brother’s Ex

Learn English Slang &
Conflict Resolution
Phrases
Family Conflict
Marital Drama
Sibling Rivalry
Unconventional Relationship

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Plot overview

A man enters into a complicated marriage with the woman who was formerly his brother's wife. This unconventional union ignites intense family conflict, forcing the couple to navigate deep-seated disapproval, sibling rivalry, and emotional tension while trying to build a life together amidst the drama.

Level insight

The plot involves complex emotional arguments and negotiations about family obligations and marital status, requiring understanding of nuanced language and indirect speech.

Learning goals
  • Learn vocabulary for discussing divorce, remarriage, and familial ties

  • Practice phrases for expressing disapproval and justifying unconventional choices

  • Master rhetorical questions used in heated family confrontations

Lingos you'll learn in this series

go daft

phrase

To become foolish, silly, or crazy (an informal, often British, expression).

what do you mean

phrase

A phrase used to ask for clarification or further explanation.

be a big girl/boy

phrase

An idiomatic phrase used to suggest that someone is mature, strong, and capable of dealing with a difficult situation.

be triggered by something

phrase

To be caused to start or happen by a specific event or substance (especially in medical or psychological contexts).

Shit

phrase

Used idiomatically to emphasize that a period of time, even if relatively short, felt extremely long due to anticipation or separation.

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