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seven-year itch
noun [S] /ˌsev.ən.jɪəˈrɪtʃ/
/-jɪr-/ informal humorousDefinition
› If a married person has the seven-year itch, they are feeling unhappy with their marriage after seven years, and are considering having a sexual relationship with someone who is not their wife or husband.Marriage, cohabitation and other relationships
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