Certainty & Possibility - Expectations

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

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English idioms related to Certainty & Possibility

not put something past somebody

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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$Definition & Meaning of \"{not} [put] {sth} past {sb}\"$

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [measure] other people's corn by {one's} own bushel\"$

to cut the mustard

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [cut] the mustard\"$

to make the grade

to succeed in reaching the desired result

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [make] the grade\"$

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"all sizzle and no steak\"$

par for the course

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"par for the course\"$

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

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$Definition & Meaning of \"to [come] up with the goods\"$

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Certainty & Possibility - Expectations