Certeza y Posibilidad - Expectativas

Domina los modismos en inglés sobre expectativas, como "dar la talla" y "lo esperado".

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{not} [put] {sth} past {sb} [Oración]

to believe that someone is capable of doing something, especially something negative or unexpected, based on their past behavior or character

Ex:

to [measure] other people's corn by {one's} own bushel [Frase]

to judge or evaluate others based on one's own standards, abilities, or achievements, without considering their unique circumstances or perspectives

Ex: It 's unfair to measure other people 's corn by your own bushel ; success is subjective and varies for each individual .

to [cut] the mustard [Frase]

to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation

Ex: The athlete 's performance in the last game did n't cut the mustard ; the team expects more from him .

to [make] the grade [Frase]

dar la talla

Ex: Our company sets high standards , and only exceptional candidates can make the grade .

all sizzle and no steak [Frase]

(of a person or thing) having a flashy or showy exterior, but when examined closely or experienced fully, it fails to meet expectations or deliver on its promises

Ex: The candidate 's campaign was all sizzle and no steak , as they failed to present concrete plans and solutions .

par for the course [Frase]

used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances

Ex: Experiencing a few setbacks in a complex project is par for the course .

to [come] up with the goods [Frase]

to deliver what was promised or expected, especially when it comes to achieving a particular result or fulfilling an obligation

Ex: The company 's reputation for quality is built on its ability to consistently come up with the goods for its customers .

Certeza y Posibilidad
Certainty	Uncertainty	Situaciones improbables	Imposibilidad
Suerte & Azar	Possibility	Likelihood	Expectativas
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Definido o Inevitable