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Definition be meant to be in British English

be meant to be phrase

phrase
1

if something is meant to be, it seems certain to happen, usually because it has been decided by God or other forces that people believe cannot be controlled

Example

Oh well - it was just not meant to be.

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Definition be meant to be in British English