Phrase: You're supposed to...

 You're supposed to + (verb)

'You're' is a contraction of the words 'you are.' When using 'You're' with the words 'supposed to' you are making a suggestion that something you strongly believe ought to happen.

If you are supposed to do something, it means that you'd better do it. If you're supposed to go to your grandma's house for dinner, then your grandmother expects you.

Something that's required is supposed, and something that's assumed to be true — even if it's really not — is also supposed. 



DIALOGUE

A: I'm sorry, I'm late.

B: What happened? You're supposed to be here at ten.

A: There was too much traffic. I can't help it.


Here are some examples:

"You're supposed to keep that secret."

"You're supposed to let me know when you leave."

"You're supposed to stop when at a red light."

"You're supposed to return the money you owed."

"You are supposed to encourage one another."

"You are supposed to be here today." 


Similar words to "supposed to"

"You are expected to attend the class."

  • expected : regarded as likely; anticipated.

"We intend to go to Australia next year to visit our daughter."

  • intend : to have as a plan or purpose

"You're meant to be with him."

  • meant : expected to happen or that it ought to happen
"You must wear your mask every time you go outside."
  • must : to indicate that you think it is very important or necessary for something to happen

"You ought to know the truth."

  • ought : used to express something that you expect will happen
"You should drive carefully."
  • should : used to express that it is necessary, desirable, or important to perform something

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