written in the stars
Destined to happen, fated to happen.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They believe their meeting was written in the stars.”
“After years of searching, she felt their eventual reunion was simply written in the stars.”
“Despite the many obstacles that kept them apart, they remained convinced that their shared future was written in the stars.”
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bar star
A woman who frequents bars or lounges, usually late at night.
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have one's name written all over
To be typical of a particular individual, particularly with respect to a crime or scheme.
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hitch one's wagon to a star
To commit to an aspirational goal or course of action that will lead to fulfillment.
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lucky star
Something that appears to give a person luck
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reach for the stars
To have high hopes; to be ambitious.
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see stars
To experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.
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star turn
An acting performance which causes the performer to become renowned.
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star vehicle
A movie, play, TV series, or other production that enhances an actor's career.
Last updated August 10, 2026