What Does "we were supposed to retire in monaco" Mean?
Learn what "we were supposed to retire in monaco" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
We were supposed to retire in Monaco.
This means the speaker is saying a hoped-for plan did not happen as expected.
From The Billionaire’S Lost Love, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is reflecting on a plan they expected to happen in the past.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about a missed life plan or disappointed expectation. It sounds reflective and is not a common standalone phrase learners search for.
Better ways to say it
We were supposed to retire there.
That was supposed to be our plan.
We were meant to retire in Monaco.
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