Meaning of the word "man proposes, heaven disposes" in English
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man proposes, heaven disposes
US /mæn prəˈpoʊzɪz, ˈhɛvən dɪˈspoʊzɪz/
UK /mæn prəˈpəʊzɪz, ˈhɛvən dɪˈspəʊzɪz/
Idiom
human beings can make any plans they want, but it's God or fate that decides what will actually happen
Example:
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We had everything ready for the outdoor wedding, but then the storm hit; man proposes, heaven disposes.
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I thought I would be a doctor, but I ended up an artist; man proposes, heaven disposes.
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