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Marry money

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Negative ConnotationPlay
The phrase often implies a selfish or materialistic motive for marriage, not love. SlideMy aunt warned me not to be someone who wants to marry money.
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Societal JudgmentPlay
People may judge someone negatively if they think the person married for money. SlidePeople gossiped that he married money, ignoring his wife’s kindness.
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Literary UsagePlay
Used in literature to reveal a character's motives or social commentary. SlideIn the novel, the heroine regretted her decision to marry money.