(just) as I expected



(just) as I expected

As I anticipated or suspected. The phrase is often said with a note of annoyance or frustration. My mother stole all the attention at my birthday party, just as I expected. As I expected, I didn't get the promotion. The boss just doesn't like me.
See also: expect

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Manoela-Portuguese (Brazilian)
PranciŠKus-Lithuanian
Lorelle-English (Rare)
HathorHAHTH-awr (English)Egyptian Mythology (Hellenized)
Lysette-English (Rare)
Arda-Turkish