Certezza e Possibilità - Aspettative
Padroneggia i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti le aspettative, come "tagliare la senape" e "normale amministrazione".
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![{not} [put] {sth} past {sb}](/assets/img/no-pic-700w.png "{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
non stupirsi se qualcuno lo facesse, crederlo capace di farlo
![to [measure] other people's corn by {one's} own bushel](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/47378/thumb/350?type=jpeg "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
misurare gli altri col proprio metro, giudicare gli altri col proprio metro
![to [cut] the mustard](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43478/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [cut] the mustard")
to meet expectations or perform satisfactorily in a given task or situation
essere all'altezza, reggere il confronto
![to [make] the grade](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/43080/thumb/350?type=jpeg "to [make] the grade")
to succeed in reaching the desired result
raggiungere il livello richiesto, essere all'altezza
(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
tutto fumo e niente arrosto, solo apparenza
used of a situation, outcome, or behavior that is considered typical, expected, or unsurprising given the circumstances
nella norma, c'era da aspettarselo
![to [come] up with the goods](https://cdn.langeek.co/photo/40685/thumb/350?type=jpeg "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
mantenere le promesse, portare a casa il risultato
