were going to, were planning to, were getting together, were gathering
Ладно, мы с Кариной собирались выпить чего-нибудь.
Okay, Karina and I were planning to have a drink.
— Дорога, которую он выбирает (2014)
Where were you planning to go?
Тома собирались перевести в Бостон, но вместо этого решили уволить.
They were planning to transfer Tom to Boston, but instead decided to fire him.
Итак, Вы собирались сказать, кто такой Иван.
So, you were going to say who Ivan is.
— Женщины на грани нервного срыва (1988)
Вы что-то собирались мне сказать.
You were going to tell me something.