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What does The ink isn’t dry on the divorce papers mean?
What does The ink isn’t dry on the divorce papers mean?
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It means the divorce happened VERY recently. The way it's used is this. Say, for example, a friend got a divorce from his wife. And right away the ex-wife started having a relationship with another man. Like real soon after the divorce. It raised some eyebrows. People said, "Gee. The ink isn't even dry on the dirvorce papers and she's already sleeping with someone else!"
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The divorce was just finalized.
Usually when someone says that they are talking about how one or both of the ex-partners have started dating again right away.
"They are really enjoying their freedom! The ink isn't dry on the divorce papers yet, and they have new partners."
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