come short »
Fail to meet (expectations or standards)
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cut somebody some slack »
To be patient or lenient with somebody; to relax standards or expectations.
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damp squib »
Anything that doesn’t work properly, or fails to come up to expectations..
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for the nonce »
For the time being, with the expectation that the situation may change.
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in line »
Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
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labor of love »
A task performed voluntarily without expectation of reimbursement; an altruistic work or undertaking.
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live up »
To fulfil the expectations placed upon.
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march to the beat of a different drum »
To do things in one's own way regardless of societal norms and expectations.
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measure up »
To meet expectations; to be as good as.
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no screaming hell »
Something that is not particularly effective or impressive; something that is below expectations.
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not all it's cracked up to be »
Not as good as claimed; falling short of expectations.
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one-night stand »
A single sexual encounter between two individuals, where at least one of the parties has no immediate intention or expectation of establishing a longer-term sexual or romantic relationship. As the phrase implies, the relationship lasts for only one night.
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pop out »
To leave a room or building with the expectation of returning soon.
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raise the bar »
To raise standards or expectations, especially by creating something to a higher standard.
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stand by »
To wait in expectation of some event; to make ready.
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