(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
Lucinde-French
Fulgentius-Late Roman
Ziya-Arabic
Shifra-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Etna-Irish
Maiara-Native American, Tupí