English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility - Expectations

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

to reduce or decrease the standards or expectations for something, making it easier to achieve or accept

to increase the standards, expectations, or level of performance for something, aiming for a higher level of excellence

to establish a standard or expectation that others should strive to meet or exceed

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

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

to succeed in reaching the desired result

(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

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