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Korean
Korean국수를 먹다 (Guksu-reul meokda)
Meaning: To attend a wedding — or, asked as a question, when will you marry?
Literally: To eat noodles
Example: “너희 언제 국수 먹여 줄 거야?” — So when are you two going to tie the knot?
English equivalent: To tie the knot
Equivalents in other languages
English: tie the knot
French: Convoler en justes noces Literally: To fly together in lawful wedding
Origin: At Korean weddings guests are traditionally served janchi guksu (banquet noodles), long noodles that stand for a long life together. "When will we eat noodles?" is therefore asking when someone will marry. No first use is documented.
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