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UK//ðæts ˈrɪəli səˈpəʊzd tə biː//US//ðæts ˈrɪli səˈpoʊzd tə bi//

Meaning of That's really supposed to be

Indicates surprise or doubt about an expected situation.

In simple words: It means something is expected to be a certain way.

That's really supposed to be in a sentence

  • So, you're telling me that that's really supposed to be the final score?
  • I can't believe that's really supposed to be the solution they proposed.
  • That's really supposed to be the best restaurant in town?

How to use That's really supposed to be

Use this phrase when expressing disbelief or confusion about an expectation. It may not be suitable in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Think of a surprised reaction, like 'Really? That's supposed to be happening?'

Related words

Collocations with That's really supposed to be

Synonyms for That's really supposed to be

  • is meant to be
  • is expected to be
  • is intended to be

Opposites of That's really supposed to be

  • That isn't really meant to be
  • That's not actually intended
  • That definitely should not be
  • That's falsely claimed to be

Common mistakes with That's really supposed to be

  • Using it in overly formal situations.
  • Confusing it with 'that's it' which has a different meaning.
  • Misplacing the emphasis, changing the meaning.

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Frequently asked questions about That's really supposed to be

What does That's really supposed to be mean?

It means something is expected to be a certain way.

What is the definition of That's really supposed to be?

Indicates surprise or doubt about an expected situation.

How do you use That's really supposed to be in a sentence?

So, you're telling me that that's really supposed to be the final score?

Can you give another example of That's really supposed to be?

I can't believe that's really supposed to be the solution they proposed.

What are synonyms for That's really supposed to be?

Common alternatives include is meant to be, is expected to be, is intended to be.

What is the opposite of That's really supposed to be?

Opposite meanings include That isn't really meant to be, That's not actually intended, That definitely should not be, That's falsely claimed to be.

What words go with That's really supposed to be?

It commonly pairs with that's really supposed to be, what that's really supposed to be, that's not really supposed to be.

What are common mistakes when using That's really supposed to be?

Using it in overly formal situations. Confusing it with 'that's it' which has a different meaning. Misplacing the emphasis, changing the meaning.

How do you pronounce That's really supposed to be?

US: //ðæts ˈrɪli səˈpoʊzd tə bi//, UK: //ðæts ˈrɪəli səˈpəʊzd tə biː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use That's really supposed to be?

Use this phrase when expressing disbelief or confusion about an expectation. It may not be suitable in very formal contexts.