We need to have more realistic 'expectations' about when the house will be finished. [=to accept that the house will not be finished as soon as we thought it would be]
Company earnings were 'not up to expectations'. = Earnings 'fell short of expectations'. [=the company did not earn as much money as people thought it would earn]
The restaurant has succeeded 'beyond' (all) 'expectations'. = The restaurant has 'exceeded expectations'. [=it is more successful than people thought it would be]
(..) it's just all psychological. It doesn't make any real difference. Having a better outlook can make a tremendous difference. But it's also important that we manage our expectations. What? A junkyard? Let me guess, you picked this place? What's wrong with it? It's private. (..)2008 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal Season: 1 Episode 7