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The Marriage Contract
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Plot overview
A struggling woman agrees to a temporary marriage contract with a powerful, wealthy man to solve her financial problems or protect her family. Initially, they maintain a strictly professional relationship, but forced proximity and shared challenges lead to unexpected romantic feelings, complicating the terms of their agreement. They must navigate corporate rivals and jealous ex-partners while deciding if their fake marriage can become real.
Level insight
The dialogue involves formal language used in legal or business settings related to the contract, combined with intense emotional vocabulary as the relationship evolves.
Learning goals
Learn vocabulary for formal agreements and negotiations
Practice expressions for expressing conflicting emotions (duty vs. love)
Master conversational phrases used in domestic cohabitation
Lingos you'll learn in this series
Wife/Husband/Employee of the Year award
I probably deserve a Wife of the Year award for bringing
A cultural reference, usually used sarcastically in conversation to highlight one's efforts in a role that often goes unrecognized.
left hook
That was a mean left hook though.
A specific type of punch in boxing where the puncher swings the left arm horizontally from the side.
looker
you're not such a terrible looker.
An informal noun used to describe an attractive person.
Well, hello
Well, hello.
A pragmatic expression often used to signal surprise, sudden recognition, or dramatic acknowledgment upon encountering someone.
try to reach someone
I've been trying to reach you for days.
Attempting to contact someone, typically by phone or message.
be after someone's life
Is there anyone after your life too?
To be trying to harm or kill someone (often used dramatically).
pressing matter
I have pressing matters I need to deal with.
Issues or topics that are urgent and require immediate attention.
What the fuck
What the fuck happened?
A vulgar but common expression used to show extreme shock, confusion, or anger.
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