What Does "this was supposed to be his retirement week" Mean?
Learn what "this was supposed to be his retirement week" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
This was supposed to
It means the speaker is pointing out that plans were expected to be different, but something ruined them.
From The Billionaire’S Lost Love, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that an important week has been interrupted by a loss or problem.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain a disrupted schedule or missed plans. It sounds natural in conversation, but it is too specific for most everyday situations.
Better ways to say it
This was supposed to be his retirement week.
It was supposed to be his retirement week.
That was meant to be his retirement week.
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