golf widow

A woman whose husband frequently absents himself from home so as to go and play golf. I thought I would finally see more of John after his retirement, but I became a golf widow instead.

See also: golf, widow

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

See also:

widow
wagger
waggers
ring off the hook
(do something) like it's going out of style
do something like it's going out of style
(do something) as if it's going out of style
get (one's) oats
get your oats

References in periodicals archive

"I never thought I would play golf, but I was fed up of being a golf widow.

Diamond day for golfing couple

"My husband played and I started to play because I did not want to be a golf widow," she says.

northwest Out and about: New captains keen to keep link with charity work at Southport hospital

MY wife always used to go on at me about being a golf widow so I took her out on to the course a few times and she discovered she liked the game.

Golf Doctor: Golf widow

STUNNING SURROUNDINGS: PolarisWorld's La Torre resort has everything for the golf widow (and her husband)

Relaxation down to a tee; Dan Kay visitsthe beautiful PolarisWorld resort at La Torre

JEAN MULFORD, who began playing golf to escape being left the traditional golf widow at home, is the new Ladies Captain at Blundells Hill.

Golfnorthwest : Jean is happy to volunteer

I am inclined to believe that Ms Grant is possibly a 'golf widow' and a little bitter.

HOMECOMING HOOLEY IS A KILTY PLEASURE

At one point, golf widow Joy Martin, from Staines, said of her agony aunt: 'She's not the full ticket, is she?

Paddy Shennan: Ann's just agony; Who are you gonna call? Probably not Ann if you've got a REAL problem

She said: 'Throughout the season I'm a football widow, and when we're on holiday I'm a golf widow. He's football mad and golf mad.

Footballers' wives shake off the season; As the football season draws to a close Kate Mansey speaks exclusively to footballers' wives and partners about their goals for the holiday period

At the same time, let your husband know how you feel and tell him you're not going to become a golf widow. Or maybe you could have golf lessons and join him?

MY EMPTY NEST FEELS SO LONELY; dear coleen

I'm what you'd describe as a golf widow. Since my husband retired last year we've spent hardly any time together.

Now he's retired, I've become a golf widow; dear coleen

Even the most militant golf widow would be taken aback by the beauty of the course - it's worth a walk round even without clubs.

The first resort; LUXURY SPA IS THE PERFECT PICK-ME-UP

IAIN PYMAN made his new wife a golf widow yesterday when he finally returned to his first love.

Golf: GROOM AT THE TOP FOR PYMAN; Tour bliss as newly-wed Iain joins the leaders

Ask any allotment widow, or golf widow, and she'll tell you a demanding Princess is easy meat in comparison.

Wife was as star-struck as the butler

Dear Coleen, I'm what you'd describe as a golf widow. Since my husband retired last year we've spent hardly any time together.

Now he's retired, I've become a golf widow

Hugh, 43, who became friends with the couple through his own obsession with the sport, has been a shoulder to cry on for self-confessed "golf widow" Eimear.

I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU; HUGH COMFORTS GOLF ACE MONTY'S WIFE

词组	golf widow
释义	golf widow golf widow A woman whose husband frequently absents himself from home so as to go and play golf. I thought I would finally see more of John after his retirement, but I became a golf widow instead. See also: golf, widow Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: widow wagger waggers ring off the hook (do something) like it's going out of style do something like it's going out of style (do something) as if it's going out of style get (one's) oats get your oats References in periodicals archive "I never thought I would play golf, but I was fed up of being a golf widow. Diamond day for golfing couple "My husband played and I started to play because I did not want to be a golf widow," she says. northwest Out and about: New captains keen to keep link with charity work at Southport hospital MY wife always used to go on at me about being a golf widow so I took her out on to the course a few times and she discovered she liked the game. Golf Doctor: Golf widow STUNNING SURROUNDINGS: PolarisWorld's La Torre resort has everything for the golf widow (and her husband) Relaxation down to a tee; Dan Kay visitsthe beautiful PolarisWorld resort at La Torre JEAN MULFORD, who began playing golf to escape being left the traditional golf widow at home, is the new Ladies Captain at Blundells Hill. Golfnorthwest : Jean is happy to volunteer I am inclined to believe that Ms Grant is possibly a 'golf widow' and a little bitter. HOMECOMING HOOLEY IS A KILTY PLEASURE At one point, golf widow Joy Martin, from Staines, said of her agony aunt: 'She's not the full ticket, is she? Paddy Shennan: Ann's just agony; Who are you gonna call? Probably not Ann if you've got a REAL problem She said: 'Throughout the season I'm a football widow, and when we're on holiday I'm a golf widow. He's football mad and golf mad. Footballers' wives shake off the season; As the football season draws to a close Kate Mansey speaks exclusively to footballers' wives and partners about their goals for the holiday period At the same time, let your husband know how you feel and tell him you're not going to become a golf widow. Or maybe you could have golf lessons and join him? MY EMPTY NEST FEELS SO LONELY; dear coleen I'm what you'd describe as a golf widow. Since my husband retired last year we've spent hardly any time together. Now he's retired, I've become a golf widow; dear coleen Even the most militant golf widow would be taken aback by the beauty of the course - it's worth a walk round even without clubs. The first resort; LUXURY SPA IS THE PERFECT PICK-ME-UP IAIN PYMAN made his new wife a golf widow yesterday when he finally returned to his first love. Golf: GROOM AT THE TOP FOR PYMAN; Tour bliss as newly-wed Iain joins the leaders Ask any allotment widow, or golf widow, and she'll tell you a demanding Princess is easy meat in comparison. Wife was as star-struck as the butler Dear Coleen, I'm what you'd describe as a golf widow. Since my husband retired last year we've spent hardly any time together. Now he's retired, I've become a golf widow Hugh, 43, who became friends with the couple through his own obsession with the sport, has been a shoulder to cry on for self-confessed "golf widow" Eimear. I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU; HUGH COMFORTS GOLF ACE MONTY'S WIFE
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