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delusive expectations

contrary to expectations

give grounds for expectations

according to expectation

an expectation

to expect

to expect

to be on the tiptoe of expectation

moderation in expectations

contrary to one's expectations

to be expected

to be expected

to respond in a manner that was expected

great expectations

diverge from the expected

as expected

lower expectations

to make a person expect something

in a thirsty manner

hope for

realize one's hopes

to attain one's object―obtain one's desire―realize the desire of one's heart―reach the goal of one's ambition

to attain one's object―realize the desire of one's heart

The chances are in my favour.

the act of foreseeing a coming event

to expect anything of one

to have in mind for a particular purpose; plan

do what is expected

make a prediction

to foretell