meant for (someone)

idiom

informal

: perfectly suited for (someone)

You were meant for me and I was meant for you.

I'm not surprised that they have such a happy marriage. I always knew that they were meant for each other.

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Scott Murray, deputy public affairs director at the California Department of Social Services, told Castillo that the memo was meant for internal discussions and no plan has been finalized. —

Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024 Though wildlife vets managed to save his leg that time, his luck ran out a year later when he was caught in a steel trap meant for larger prey. —

Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024 At a time of year meant for family gatherings and holiday celebrations, the Craig family is clasping their hands in prayer. —

Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024 Trump’s transition team had no comment as to whether the message was meant for Musk. —

Josh Meyer, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for meant for (someone)

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