Expectation
live up to expectations
The concert was fantastic - it lived up to all our expectations.
exceed expectations
The film has been a surprise success. Box-office receipts have exceeded all expectations.
fall short of expectations
It is a fact that the reality of a holiday often falls short of expectations.
in line with expectations
The increase in interest rates is broadly in line with expectations.
meet expectations
Unfortunately sales of the new product have failed to meet expectations.
fulfill expectations
The English course fulfilled all our expectations.
come up to expectations
The restaurant was quiet and relaxing, but the food didn't come up to our expectations.
surpass expectations
The book's success has surpassed everyone's expectations.
below expectation
The standard of service on the cruise liner was well below expectation.
measure up to expectations
The apartment they were thinking of buying didn't measure up to their expectations.
beyond expectations
The campaign has produced results way beyond expectations.
below expectations
Profits are way below expectations.
exceed expectations
The firework display was far better than we had expected. It really Exceeded all our expectations.
live up to expectations
When Rod told us he had booked a table at the Manor Restaurant, we were so excited, but it really didn't live Up to our expectations. Everybody was so disappointed.
fall far short of expectations
My parents' world cruise was meant to be the trip of a lifetime, but it Fell far short of their expectations. Nearly everyone got food poisoning at some point in the trip!
in line with expectations
All the indications so far are that this year's figures are going to be a huge improvement and in line with the finance director's expectations and predictions.
high expectations
Our daughter passed all her exams with flying colours so we have high expectations for her future.
wildest expectations
The amazing success of our team this year has exceeded our wildest expectations.
general expectations
Although society is changing, there is still a general expectation that couples will have children soon after they marry.
clear expectations
The article was obviously written before the election results in the clear expectation of a Nixon victory.
unrealistic expectations
Some parents have unrealistic expectations of their children and put too much pressure on them.
different expectations
Sue and Steve went into marriage with very different expectations, so their divorce comes as no surprise to me.
go in the expectation of
She went in the expectation of meeting him.
contrary to expectation
Contrary to expectation, they got on well.
up to expectation
It didn't live up to our expectations.
below expectation
It fell well below our expectations.
in line with expectations
It was in line with our expectations.
short of expectations
It fell short of our expectations.
measure up to expectation
It didn't measure up to our expectations.
great expectations for
We all had great expectations for her future.
Notes
I knew I didn't have the necessary experience, so I applied for the job more in hope than expectation of actually getting it.
Against all expectations, the building of the new school was completed on time.
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Note the verb collocation 'raise expectations':
Meetings between the two countries have raised expectations that a peace agreement is likely.