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    phr.PhraseA strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
    The students faced high expectations from their parents and teachers.
    phr.PhraseDemanding standards or requirements that are set for someone or something.
    The new job came with high expectations, requiring long hours and dedication.

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    • you have a flaw, you have a bad thing - you set high expectations for others. Now, if

      you have a flaw, you have a bad thing - you set high expectations for others. Now, if

    • you set high expectations for others this means you expect other people to be reliable,

      you set high expectations for others this means you expect other people to be reliable,

    A2

    Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News

    36:00Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
    • Whereas Elizabeth Warren went in with sky-high expectations because she's the one who's been rising up to the double digits into the top tier.

      Whereas Elizabeth Warren went in with sky-high expectations because she's the one who's been rising up to the double digits into the top tier.

    • Whereas Elizabeth Warren went in with sky-high expectations because she's the one who's been rising up to the double digits into the top tier.

      Whereas Elizabeth Warren went in with sky-high expectations because she's the one who's been rising up to the double digits into the top tier.

    B1

    How to stop being a victim to your expectations | 6 practical steps | Linda Raynier

    11:46How to stop being a victim to your expectations | 6 practical steps | Linda Raynier
    • Because if we say to ourselves, I have high expectations, I have high standards for how I want things to be done in my house, in my home, and in my work with my children, the way that I parent, I have very high expectations.

      Because if we say to ourselves, I have high expectations, I have high standards for how I want things to be done in my house, in my home, and in my work with my children, the way that I parent, I have very high expectations.

    • And you hold yourself to those high expectations.

      And you hold yourself to those high expectations.

    A2

    6 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single

    04:346 Flirting Mistakes That Keep You Single
    • we need to be careful of having high expectations of potential partners.

      we need to be careful of having high expectations of potential partners.

    • Because while having high expectations can be good, like when it increases commitment and helps us behave more positively towards one another,

      Because while having high expectations can be good, like when it increases commitment and helps us behave more positively towards one another,

    B1

    The Peak End Rule: What You Actually Remember From a Experience

    04:46The Peak End Rule: What You Actually Remember From a Experience
    • If you go out to eat at an expensive restaurant, you can have high expectations.

      If you go out to eat at an expensive restaurant, you can have high expectations.

    • If you go out to eat at an expensive restaurant, you can have high expectations.

      If you go out to eat at an expensive restaurant, you can have high expectations.

    B1

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    • and that is because maybe your parents put high expectations or pressure on you,

      and that is because maybe your parents put high expectations or pressure on you,

    • Why do you have such high expectations in the first place?

      Why do you have such high expectations in the first place?

    A2

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    • So, I had very high expectations.

      So, I had very high expectations.

    • So, I had very high expectations.

      So, I had very high expectations.

    B1

    8 Things That Lead To Emotional Exhaustion

    06:018 Things That Lead To Emotional Exhaustion
    • Are you dealing with parents or teachers who have high expectations?

      Are you dealing with parents or teachers who have high expectations?

    • Are you dealing with parents or teachers who have high expectations, or perhaps you're working with a boss who is too demanding?

      Are you dealing with parents or teachers who have high expectations, or perhaps you're working with a boss who is too demanding?

    B1

    Finding The Best Steak in LA | Food Tours | Insider Food

    23:32Finding The Best Steak in LA | Food Tours | Insider Food
    • I was expecting the food to be good, but this has exceeded even my high expectations.

      I was expecting the food to be good, but this has exceeded even my high expectations.

    • I was expecting the food to be good, but this has exceeded even my high expectations.

      I was expecting the food to be good, but this has exceeded even my high expectations.

    B1

    President Obama on Race to the Top

    19:03President Obama on Race to the Top
    • Maybe nobody's setting high expectations for them.

      Maybe nobody's setting high expectations for them.

    • Maybe nobody's setting high expectations for them.

      Maybe nobody's setting high expectations for them.

    B1