Contrary to expectations, they won with ease.とは 意味・読み方・使い方

They gave their all to meet your expectations.

fall short of a person's expectations

expect something for nothing

I have at length accomplished what I have been hoping.

His shoulders dropped [His face fell] when he received the disappointing news.

Then you'll feel you must do well to meet their expectations.

The victory was easily predicted.

As expected, the champion won by a knockout.

It was brought home to me only too keenly how futile my hopes were.

a state of being discouraged

I expected too much. What a swizzle!

meet [come up to] a person's expectations

They try to live up to your expectations everyday.

I want to hope for their sincerity.

I'm looking forward to good news.

The player himself found it difficult to believe his unexpected victory.

Don't get your hopes up too much.

We count on you; don't let us down.

I expect a prompt answer.

I try to be able to meet your expectations.

diverge from the expected

Don't get your hopes up.

I will try to live up to your expectations.

I'm sure you'll whip us up something really good.

I will do my best to meet your expectation.

I'll do my best to live up to your expectations [not to let you down].

He was disappointed that things didn't turn out as he'd hoped.

to look as though one is feeling regret

The prospect excited us.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized