(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
Napoleonnə-PO-lee-ən (English)History, English
Ender-Turkish
Xenia['zi:niə]
Oliver['ɔlivə]
CyndiSIN-deeEnglish
Medad-Biblical