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| i would like to know the meaning of grammar terms ' be supposed to'. could you give me some example with meaning. thank you in advance. |
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| It means that something sghould happen, but may not: He was supposed to be there = he was expected, but didn't go They're supposed to be here at 9 = 9 is the time arranged, but they may not be on time |
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| There is a chant, frequently sung at football games by away supporters to the home fans: "You're supposed to be at home!" meaning "why are you so quiet? It's your stadium, but we are singing louder than you are" |
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