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date with destiny

idiom
Meaning

An inevitable future event or anticipated occurrence, especially in the form of an encounter which is likely to be momentous.

Examples
SIMPLE

The hero felt he had a date with destiny.

CONTEXTUAL

After years of training for this final match, the athlete knew he had a date with destiny.

COMPLEX

The young leader stood before the crowd, fully aware that his upcoming speech was a date with destiny that would change the nation forever.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    blind date

    A date (romantic meeting) between two people who have never met before.

  2. 02

    catch a date

    Of a prostitute, to secure a client who is willing to pay for services.

  3. 03

    sell-by date

    An indication that something, or someone, is old and out of date.

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