mean to

Idioms  

1. Intend to, as in I meant to go running this morning but got up too late, or I'm sorry I broke it—I didn't mean to. This idiom was first recorded in 1560.

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Example Sentences

To lose it would mean to vanish a snapshot of what makes this city glorious.

From Los Angeles Times

Sorry about before didn’t mean to be so weird.

From Literature

“It’s . . . it’s supposed to be about how much our friendship has always meant to me. How much you mean to me.”

From Literature

“Grace. I say the wrong thing all the time. That’s why I suggested the whole pineapple system! Because I kept starting fights with you even when I didn’t mean to. No one always knows what to say.”

From Literature

“Sorry! We didn’t mean to bother you. Just having a quick sister chat. Have a good night!”

From Literature