English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it's supposed to be there but it's not" Mean?
Learn what "it's supposed to be there but it's not" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It's supposed to be there but it's not
It means the speaker expected something to exist or be present, but it is absent.
From Married To A Stranger, Episode 57
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says something should be there, but it is missing.
Usage Scenario
Use this when something is missing and you want to point it out. It is natural in everyday problem-solving and complaints.
Better ways to say it
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It should be there, but it's not.
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It's supposed to be there.
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But it's missing.
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