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Certeza y Posibilidad - Expectativas

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

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility
{not} [put] {sth} past {sb}

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

no me extrañaría de alguien, ser capaz de esperarlo de alguien

no me extrañaría de alguien, ser capaz de esperarlo de alguien

Ex: I wouldn't put it past him to blame the whole thing on someone else. 
to [measure] other people's corn by {one's} own bushel

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

medir a los demás con su propia vara, juzgar a otros por su propio rasero

medir a los demás con su propia vara, juzgar a otros por su propio rasero

Ex: You can't measure other people's corn by your own bushel; not everyone had the same chances you did. 
to [cut] the mustard

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

dar la talla, estar a la altura

dar la talla, estar a la altura

Ex: The new software looks impressive, but we'll see if it can cut the mustard under pressure. 
to [make] the grade

to succeed in reaching the desired result

estar a la altura, dar la talla

estar a la altura, dar la talla

Ex: Only three of the applicants made the grade for the final interview. 
to [expect] the other shoe to drop

to expect another problem, disappointment, or bad event to happen

Ex: After the first warning, everyone expected the other shoe to drop. 
all sizzle and no steak

(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

mucho ruido y pocas nueces, pura fachada

mucho ruido y pocas nueces, pura fachada

Ex: The presentation was all sizzle and no steak, full of animations but short on real ideas. 
par for the course

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

lo normal, era de esperar

lo normal, era de esperar

Ex: Delays are par for the course when you work with that supplier. 
to [come] up with the goods

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

cumplir con lo prometido, dar el resultado esperado

cumplir con lo prometido, dar el resultado esperado

Ex: The team promised a working prototype, and this time they came up with the goods. 
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