plz help as i m learning english... thanks
2007-03-27 08:22:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means that you have surprised someone by how well you do something that you normally would not do; for example, if you work everyday in an office, but you take a dare and go up on stage and sing a song like Whitney Houston and surprise everyone with your talent, they could say, "You missed your calling," (as a singer)...essentially, that you're not using the great talent God gave you at that point.
2007-03-27 12:17:11 · answer #1 · answered by Lisa_lou_who 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"You missed your calling" means that you are not using the gifts God gave you and instead are choosing a different career path.
For example: I have a natural gift as an artist at all types of mediums and have an excellent eye for art, but I work as an administrative assistant.
2007-03-27 15:31:15 · answer #2 · answered by belen2499 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is usually used as a joke, like a put down. It means that you should have done what they are talking about as a job, but in a derogatory way.
2007-03-27 15:27:29 · answer #3 · answered by turkletondracula 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that: what you should be doing in life you let slip away.
2007-03-27 15:28:44 · answer #4 · answered by zipper 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That you should be doing another profession than your current one.
2007-03-27 15:37:18 · answer #5 · answered by bandit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋