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written in the stars

idiom

Destined to happen, fated to happen.


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  1. 01

    have one's name written all over

    To be typical of a particular individual, particularly with respect to a crime or scheme.

  2. 02

    reach for the stars

    To have high hopes; to be ambitious.

  3. 03

    see stars

    To experience apparent flashing lights in one's field of vision, especially after receiving a blow to the head.

  4. 04

    stars align

    Events or circumstances combine fortuitously.

  5. 05

    stars are aligned

    Present conditions are favorable; future prospects are good.

  6. 06

    stars in one's eyes

    The state of being overly or extremely impressed with something; enchanted with romance.

  7. 07

    thank one's lucky stars

    To be grateful, feel oneself fortunate, consider oneself lucky (especially in avoiding some calamity).

  8. 08

    written all over someone's face

    Very obvious, from someone's facial expression.

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