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till death do us part

idiom
Meaning

Until death separates us; a common phrase stated between the bride and the groom at a Christian wedding, indicating a commitment to their union.


Origin

first recorded 16th c.

Originates from the 1549 Book of Common Prayer, with the original wording being "till death us depart" (using the obsolete “to separate, part” sense of depart).

Examples
SIMPLE

They promised to stay together till death do us part.

CONTEXTUAL

During their wedding ceremony, the couple repeated the traditional vows, promising to love each other till death do us part.

COMPLEX

Standing before their families, they solemnly pledged their eternal devotion, vowing to remain faithful and united till death do us part.

Anchors to
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  2. 02

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  3. 03

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    Something which is totally certain.

  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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  8. 08

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