to be expected
Par for course
Something that is to be expected is unsurprising given the circumstances—a predictable outcome that follows naturally from what came before.
The phrase often carries a note of resignation or acceptance: Some delays are to be expected with a project this size.
It can also dismiss complaints: You're tired? That's to be expected when you stay up all night.
- foreseeableAble to be anticipated
- anticipatedExpected in advance
- predictableAble to be foreseen
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- business as usualContinuation of normal routine
inevitable · bound to happen · likely · par for the course · usual · same old same old · unsurprising · norm · nothing new · presumed · customary · in character · taken for granted · goes without saying · typical · probable · assumed · standard
to be expectedunexpected
Not anticipated beforehand
surprising · unforeseen · unanticipated · unpredictable · out of the blue
to be expectedastonishing
Causing great wonder
shocking · stunning · astounding · jaw-dropping · mind-blowing
to be expectedextraordinary
Beyond what's typical
remarkable · anomalous · exceptional · unusual · abnormal
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