Marry up Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To marry someone of a higher social or financial status; also, to make two things match, fit, or work well together.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes slightly negative when about relationships (suggests marrying for status). As a phrasal verb, also used for fitting or matching items, plans, or ideas. Common collocations: 'marry up with,' 'marry up our schedules.' Not the same as simply 'marry.'
Example Sentences
Some people want to marry up to improve their lifestyle.
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It’s hard to marry up our schedules.
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Sometimes ideas don’t marry up well.
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He’s always looking to marry up and move into a better social circle.
natural
Let’s try to marry up these two designs so they look consistent.
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Our stories didn’t marry up at all, which made the teacher suspicious.
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