get hitched

/ɡɛt hˈɪtʃt/

[phrase]

to get hitched

[PHRASE]

to become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony

synonyms : conjoin

What is the origin of the idiom "get hitched" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "get hitched" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in the United States in the early 20th century. The word "hitch" originally meant to fasten or join something together, and it gradually evolved to be associated with marriage or a committed relationship. This phrase is commonly used to refer to the act of getting married, especially in casual conversations or informal settings.

Examples

1. After dating for several years, Sarah and John finally decided to get hitched in a beautiful beach.

2. You can even get hitched at a Las Vegas flagship restaurant which has a chapel and a reception area.

3. Many people believe that Hughes decided to get hitched so that his aides would no longer be able to have him committed to an asylum.

4. In all of the annals of Middle-earth lore, this becomes just the third time that an elf and a man get hitched, with both of the previous unions also taking place in their shared family tree.

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