(be) supposed to be something
- (be) supposed to be something
be supposed to do/be sth idiom
1. to be expected or required to do/be sth according to a rule, a custom, an arrangement, etc
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You're supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do.
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I thought we were supposed to be paid today.
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The engine doesn't sound like it's supposed to.
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You were supposed to be here an hour ago!
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How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me?
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‘Yes and no.’ ‘
What is that supposed to mean?’
(= showing that you are annoyed) 2. to be generally believed or expected to be/do sth
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I haven't seen it myself, but it's supposed to be a great movie.
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She's supposed to have had hundreds of lovers.
Useful english dictionary.
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