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]
(..) - Actually, that sounds good. No hugs. - Wouldn't want one. - No apologies. - Wouldn't accept one. No calling you "dad." - No expectations. - No BS. - Drink? Eighteen? - Scotch. Neat. I just want to acknowledge there are a lot of emotions fiowing right now. (..)2013 TvShow: Community Title: Cooperative Escapism in Familial Relations Season: 4 Episode 5