beyond (all) expectations

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: more than people thought would be the case

The restaurant has succeeded beyond (all) expectations.

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The free agent market this offseason has inflated beyond all expectations, and expectations were that the going rate on the trade market would be the same way. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 The Thanksgiving box office feast of 2024 was nothing short of sizzling, proving that the marketplace can expand beyond expectations when the chefs of Hollywood deliver dishes that appeal to varied appetites. —

Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024 Find creative ways to engage and go beyond expectations. —

Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 Conclusion To beat an internal candidate, external contenders must go beyond expectations. —

Gina Riley, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for beyond (all) expectations

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