(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
Tzvia-Hebrew
RekoRE-koFinnish
PhylissFIL-isEnglish
WisdomWIZ-dəmEnglish (Rare)
Kwaku-Western African, Akan
Katlego-Southern African, Tswana