English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "this was supposed to be mine" Mean?
Learn what "this was supposed to be mine" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Complain
This was supposed to be mine. -Look Wilbur
The speaker feels something was unfairly taken away from them or did not go as expected.
From Under Her Control, Episode 56
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying someone else has taken what they believed should belong to them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when complaining about a lost chance, object, or outcome. It can sound emotional or resentful depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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This was supposed to be mine.
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It was supposed to be mine.
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That was meant to be mine.
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