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ADV
confidently
The team confidently expects to advance to the finals after their recent victories.
fully
Teachers fully expect their students to complete homework assignments before class.
not really
She didn't really expect to get the job, but they offered it to her anyway.
half
She half expected her flight to be delayed, so she arrived extra early at the airport.
honestly
I honestly didn't expect the movie to be that good when we first started watching it.
VERB + EXPECT
be reasonable to, can, can realistically, can reasonably
You can reasonably expect better service if you complain to the manager about your experience.
be unrealistic to, be unreasonable to, can hardly
You can hardly expect to find good quality items at those prices.
would, would normally
I would normally expect the bus to arrive within ten minutes during rush hour.
be entitled to
Customers are entitled to expect friendly service when they visit a restaurant.
PREP
from
I expect great things from my son when he finishes his studies next year.
PHRASES
(only) to be expected
Some mistakes are to be expected when you're learning a new language.
expect a lot/too much of sb
Her coach expects a lot of the team, but they are working hard to improve.
when you least expect sth
My old friend suddenly called me yesterday, just when I least expected to hear from her.