corporate doublespeak for "we don't want to do our best, so let's make sure people think we're doing our best without revealing that we're not doing our best" -- anything in which you have to "manage expectations" means you could probably devote more time and effort to making things better, but you just don't feel like it
Marketing has to manage expectations of our new software package so that the boss doesn't make us do any more work.
by Yet Another Josh Cohen January 12, 2007
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After a male has been diagnosed with a fiance, the period remaining to engage in guys' night activities before the wedding/shackle fitting ceremony.
Did you hear Brando's getting married this weekend?
Yeah dude, wife expectancy of like three days.
We're gonna need another keg.
by Spyrokeet October 5, 2007
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Taking established points of previous installments in a franchice belowed by billions of people and completely destroying it to un unrecoverable state, deforming the most miniscule details as well (e.g. how gravity works in space), just because you have the power to do it while NOT taking any accountability your actions.
The Last Jedi is subverting expectations of the Star Wars fans.
by Hrnek February 13, 2022
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Steven: You Have Wonder Woman?
Employee: We Have Expectation Girl
Steevn: What The Fuck?
by Altrax September 15, 2023
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A powerful dancing diva choir that pulverizes other show choirs with their electric moves, outstanding vocals, fancy footwork and mind boggling costumes. Under new direction since 2010, 'GE' has grown new wings and become even more badass with shows like "It's not easy being green" and "Man vs. machine", both shows that step over the safe borderline between what-were-you-thinking and why-didn't-I-think-of-that.

GE requires all members to try out each year in a two day tryout process involving dance techniques and vocal auditions. It is sometimes revered as a cult within the school district, as mandatory 8 hours practices are held after school every day during competition season.
Yep, Great Expectations really knows how to represent Twinsburg, OH. I hear they get in the paper more than their football team...
by Evilducky420 January 17, 2011
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The assumption a presumpter has that a desired outcome will occur with pre-determined definitive results regardless of the actual response of the presumptee
Polite Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: I don't want to be Presumptuous, but I have an Expectation that we will make love this evening...no is not an answer

Sheep Woman: I cannot wait...count me in

Polite Wolf in Sheep's Clothing: I had presumptuous Expectations of your answer...no was not an option

Sheep Woman: make love to me...you talk too much
by chumlord11 March 30, 2010
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Psych.

-Making something happen physically because you subconsciously want it to happen.
-fulfilling a prophesy. Fulfilling a horoscope.
Mary liked to tell men she was blessed based on their perceived expectation.
by Nco November 16, 2003
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