The couple promised to become one flesh in their wedding vows.
become one flesh
idiomTo join together in marriage; to develop a unifying bond as a result of marrying.
After years of marriage, they felt they had truly become one flesh as they shared every joy and sorrow.
The ancient ceremony emphasized the spiritual union of the couple, declaring that they would henceforth become one flesh in the eyes of their community.
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as best one can
In the best possible way, given one's circumstances and abilities.
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as far as one knows
To the best of one's knowledge, as far as someone knows or possible information to be gathered about the topic, subject, aspect, or situation.
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back to square one
Located back at the start, as after a dead end or failure.
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beat as one
To share the same feelings.
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become of
to happen to, to occur to.
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bite off more than one can chew
To try to do too much; to take on or attempt more than one is capable of doing.
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bite the big one
To perform poorly; to fail.
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bite the hand that feeds one
To cause harm to a benefactor (especially one that one is dependent on, thus with the idea that this behaviour is self-damaging).