(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
Wati-Indonesian, Malay
ChristianKRIS-chən (English), KRISH-chən (English), krees-TYAWN (French), KRIS-tee-ahn (German, Swedish)English, French, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Gaultier-French
AnnekeAHN-nə-kəDutch
In'am-Arabic
Bronwyn-Welsh