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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It’s meant for people over age 45 at average risk for colorectal cancer. —

Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 5 Nov. 2024 Calle hadn’t meant for the footage to be art, not at first. —

Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024 The medical payments coverage is meant for people other than yourself or your family who are hurt or fall ill on your property and require medical attention. —

Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024 From there, a slightly damp mop (seriously, really wring it out) or wet spray mop, both with solutions meant for wood floors are best. —

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