it was not to be

it was not to be
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. ni modo
I wanted to go to the beach on spring break, but it was not to be. It rained the whole week.Quería ir a la playa durante las vacaciones de primavera, pero ni modo. Llovió toda la semana.
b. no quiso el destino que así fuera
We almost won the championship, but it was not to be. We lost in overtime.Casi ganamos el campeonato, pero no quiso el destino que así fuera. Perdimos en tiempo extra.
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