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[Understanding the English Expression: 'Meant to Be']-[0972 Daily Easy English Lesson PODCAST—meant to be]

Daily Easy English Expression Podcast · A2 · 2020-08-03

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📋 Summary

Exploring the Concept of 'Meant to Be'

In this episode of Easy English Expressions, Coach Shane delves into the common yet profound English idiom: "meant to be." This three-word phrase carries significant weight, often used to describe situations or relationships that feel guided by a higher power or destiny.

Defining 'Meant to Be'

At its core, being "meant to be" implies that a particular outcome is a result of destiny. When two people or a person and their career path are described this way, it suggests that God intended or God has decided that this alignment should occur. It is the belief that before individuals meet or before a path is chosen, the outcome was already preordained.

Romantic Applications

Coach Shane highlights that this expression is most frequently utilized in romantic situations. Whether a man or a woman is speaking to their partner, the phrase is used to affirm their connection. However, the coach offers a realistic perspective based on his own experience: while people often think they have found the right person, sometimes they discover that they are actually not meant to be. He candidly shares that even in his own marriage, despite the inevitable arguments and the fact that both he and his wife are quite stubborn, he maintains the belief that they are indeed "meant to be."

Beyond Relationships: Finding One's Calling

The concept also extends to professional life. Coach Shane shares his personal journey of becoming an English teacher, admitting that for years, he did not believe this career was his destiny. He initially envisioned himself as a "radio star" or a "businessman." It took him until his 40s to realize that being an English teacher was his true calling—it was, in his words, "meant to be."

A Humorous Illustration

To solidify the understanding of the phrase, the podcast features a dialogue between two characters who share bizarrely specific habits, such as:

  • Washing their car in the rain
  • Wearing Superman socks
  • Putting ketchup on ice cream

By highlighting these quirks, the dialogue serves as a playful example of how people might claim they are "meant to be" based on shared (albeit eccentric) interests. The absurdity of the examples underscores the lighthearted way the phrase is often used to justify deep connections.

Conclusion

Whether you are contemplating your career path or evaluating your relationships, "meant to be" serves as a powerful way to frame your sense of purpose and connection. As Coach Shane emphasizes, recognizing what you are "meant to be" can be a lifelong journey, but it is an essential part of finding fulfillment.

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I'm really happy to have you listening.
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I have a lot of relationship experience and I can tell you.
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Sometimes the man and the woman are not MENT to B.
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I didn't think me being an English teacher was meant to be.
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I thought I was meant to be something else
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📖 Transcript

Hello everybody, my name is Coach Shane and welcome to Easy English Expressions.
Come on, let's master English.
Hello everybody, welcome back to DailyEasyEnglish, expression the podcast.
What is this? 972? Yep. It's great.
It's great. I'm really happy to have you listening.
Thank you so much guys. Today's expression is very good.

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