beyond (all) expectations
idiom
: more than people thought would be the case
The restaurant has succeeded beyond (all) expectations.
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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.
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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
Bared has amassed a cult-like following in its native country, delivering customer service beyond expectations.
—Yola Robert, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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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
Bared has amassed a cult-like following in its native country, delivering customer service beyond expectations.
—Yola Robert, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Beyond (all) expectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20%28all%29%20expectations. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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