(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
Sonal-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati
CristÓVÃO-Portuguese
Oliwiaaw-LEEV-yahPolish
Altman['ɔ:ltmən]
Firuzeh-Persian
Evron-Yiddish