destiny lies

Frequency: 5.22.9 per million words

Used to state where someone's purpose or future is to be found.

destinyNOUN + VERB

Categories:

lie

Examples (10)

  • Her destiny lay in that city.
  • He believes his true destiny lies in helping others.
  • Perhaps their shared destiny lies in uniting their two kingdoms.
  • She discovered that her destiny lay not in her hometown, but across the ocean.
  • After years of searching, he realized his destiny lay in teaching.
  • The planet's destiny lies in our collective action.
  • Where do you believe your destiny lies?
  • For the scientist, the nation's destiny lay in technological advancement.
  • The company's destiny lies in its ability to adapt to new markets.
  • Many ancient stories suggest that a hero's destiny lies beyond the known world.