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2021-09-17 03:09
Meet (someone's) expectations phrase
If something/ someone meets someone's else expectations, they achieve the result or level for which someone else hoped.
He was thoroughly dejected because his score didn't meet his expectaions.
I'm afraid that our profits this year will not meet expectations because of the economic recession.
Don't be sad! Despite not meeting your parents' expectations, you have already tried your best.
The verb "meet" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
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Children or adults often say this phrase to get their friends to join in something, especially to jump into a swimming pool (pond, lake, etc.)
“Last one in is a rotten egg!” yelled Jane, jumping into the pool.
