Certainty & Possibility - Expectations

Master English idioms regarding expectations, like "cut the mustard" and "par for the course".

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{not} [put] {sth} past {sb} [sentence]

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

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

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

Ex: His competitive nature causes him to measure other people 's corn by his own bushel , making it difficult for him to appreciate diverse approaches .

to [cut] the mustard [phrase]

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

Ex: He was hired as a chef because he can cut the mustard in the kitchen .

to [make] the grade [phrase]

to succeed in reaching the desired result

Ex: He was determined to make the grade and secure a spot on the national soccer team .

all sizzle and no steak [phrase]

(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 restaurant 's menu looked great , but the food was all sizzle and no steak ; it lacked flavor and quality .

par for the course [phrase]

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

Ex: The long wait times at the doctor 's office are par for the course , unfortunately .

to [come] up with the goods [phrase]

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

Ex: Our team had to meet a tight deadline , and everyone worked tirelessly to come up with the goods .

Certainty & Possibility
Certainty	Uncertainty	Unlikely Situations	Impossibility
Luck & Chance	Possibility	Likelihood	Expectations
Unexpected	Unbelievable	Definite or Unavoidable