English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "we were supposed to get married" Mean?

Learn what "we were supposed to get married" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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We had a plan. We were

This means there was an expected wedding, but it did not happen.

From On One Condition, Episode 20

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone talks about a broken wedding plan in a relationship conflict.

Usage Scenario

Use it when referring to a cancelled or failed marriage plan. It is simple but strongly tied to a specific relationship situation.

Better ways to say it

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We were supposed to get married.
2
We were meant to get married.
3
We should have gotten married.

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