be meant to be something
be meant to be
1. To be intended as something in particular (which is stated after "be"). Is this movie meant to be a comedy? I don't think it's funny at all.
2. To be destined to happen. I'm not surprised to hear that those two are engaged—it was meant to be. I had hoped to win the election, but it just wasn't meant to be.
See also: meant
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be meant to be something
be generally considered to be something: This restaurant is meant to be excellent.See also: meant, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- be meant to be
- be a laugh a minute
- laugh a minute
- a laugh a minute
- (do) (you) want to make something of it?
- funny peculiar
- funny-peculiar
- peculiar
- the funny thing is
- run away with the idea