Grammar fix
meet expectations
be as hoped or required
to be as good as people hoped or wanted; to do what was expected or needed.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The new restaurant didn’t quite meet my expectations.
I believe a good teacher should not only meet students’ expectations but also inspire them to achieve more.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The film didn't reach my expectations.
Say: The film didn't meet my expectations.
You MEET (or live up to) expectations, not 'reach' them.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
Natives 'meet expectations'; the long passive is reporty.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
meet expectations
- meet
- exceed
- fall short of
- high expectations