expectable

a word used to describe something that is both acceptable and expected

That's expectable

by kendra-o March 15, 2011

Unrealistic expectations

Expecting somebody to find and do something impossible.

The teenager commited suicide due to unmet unrealistic exectations by someone in his family. Unrealistic expectations are the kind where somebody is really never going to be good enough, even if they did something impossible, then they went on and did a thousand more impossible things.

by The Original Agahnim July 25, 2021

Expectant

A person who expects to receive something, particularly high office.

Some committed themselves to the crown-wearer, while others focused on the expectant

by Arminkshipper June 19, 2024

expectarian

A northern term used in darts for a vastly high scoring win or thrashing of one's opponent to embarrassing levels.

Bristow brought out all his expectarians against poor John Lowe tonight

by Che501 September 11, 2012

Expectating

The act of observing a couple plan a pregnancy.

Ben and Danielle were nauseous while expectating with Hoffa and Kenna Rae. Their offspring doesnt stand a chance.

by God of geometry June 18, 2016

Expertness

To be at a high level or degree in particular field.

Expert

In my expertness, I believe you are unqualified for a position at this firm.

by Rantrx February 7, 2018

Expecting gold out of nickels

A phrase often said by a person who has been hired for a low wage and does an adequate job but gets yelled at or talked down to anyways like they are hired you to be the second coming of Christ.

Manager: I told you yesterday to re-organize isle 22! You wasted a whole day!

Worker: I was told to put out stock and help unload the truck, you keep expecting gold out of nickels.

by Poyuma February 19, 2018