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live upTo fulfil the expectations placed upon.Rate it:

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march to the beat of a different drumTo do things in one's own way regardless of societal norms and expectations.Rate it:

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off the chartsExceeding expectations or standard measurements; Wonderful, exciting, grandRate it:

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underpromise and overdeliverExceed the customer's expectations.Rate it:

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in lineSuitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.Rate it:

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raise the barTo raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.Rate it:

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come shortFail to meet (expectations or standards)Rate it:

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it's not all it's cracked up to beFailing to meet expectations; not being as good as people say.Rate it:

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measure upTo meet expectations; to be as good as.Rate it:

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damp squibAnything that doesn’t work properly, or fails to come up to expectations..Rate it:

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all things to all peopleSomeone or something that entirely satisfies the expectations of everyone, no matter how diverse and conflicting those expectations may be.Rate it:

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get one's money's worthTo derive satisfaction from an experience or occurrence; to have one's expectations or hopes fulfilled.Rate it:

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aces in my booksomeone who meets or exceeds my approval or expectationsRate it:

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anything goesNo restrictions, guidelines, rules, expectations, parameters, requirements, dress codes etc.Rate it:

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as it isIn the actual circumstances (and often contrary to expectations).Rate it:

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bad formBehaviour which is contrary to social expectations, which is inappropriate or rude.Rate it:

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cut somebody some slackTo be patient or lenient with somebody; to relax standards or expectations.Rate it:

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exspectationi satisfacere, respondereto respond to expectations.Rate it:

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fill the billIn order to fill the bill an individual must carry the ball, complete the task, fulfill the expectations.Rate it:

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have another think comingTo be deluded, to be mistaken; to need to rethink something one has determined; to need to reconsider one's plans or expectations.Rate it:

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no screaming hellSomething that is not particularly effective or impressive; something that is below expectations.Rate it:

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not all it's cracked up to beNot as good as claimed; falling short of expectations.Rate it:

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not up to scratchNot up to one’s expectationsRate it:

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Rose-Colored GlassesLooking life in a positive manner; seeming something in a desirable and better way; expectations and hopefulness about something Rate it:

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set the barTo set specific standards or expectations.Rate it:

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