(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
Shihab-Arabic
Wasylyna-Ukrainian
GintarĖ-Lithuanian
Cecyliatse-TSIL-yahPolish
Jeanettezha-NET (French), jə-NET (English), shah-NET (Swedish)French, English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Dutch
WaltWAWLTEnglish