beyond (all) expectations
idiom
: more than people thought would be the case
The restaurant has succeeded beyond (all) expectations.
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The studio’s meticulous attention to detail ensures their clients’ interiors go far beyond expectations—and are comfortable too.
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
The voyage is exhausting beyond expectations, with hunger and mutiny pushing the crew to their limits.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
Several Wall Street analysts lifted their price targets on Netflix after its latest results soared beyond expectations , reporting on Thursday that its revenue grew 13% in the March quarter.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Tamie also faced logistical hurdles as donations grew beyond expectations.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 30 Jan. 2025
The voyage is exhausting beyond expectations, with hunger and mutiny pushing the crew to their limits.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
Several Wall Street analysts lifted their price targets on Netflix after its latest results soared beyond expectations , reporting on Thursday that its revenue grew 13% in the March quarter.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Tamie also faced logistical hurdles as donations grew beyond expectations.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Beyond (all) expectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beyond%20%28all%29%20expectations. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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