beyond (all) expectations

phrase

: more than people thought would be the case
The restaurant has succeeded beyond (all) expectations.

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And the improving distance program performed beyond expectations. Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 The power of that jolt is amped up far beyond expectations when a dozen dancers become 54. Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026 Here, key employees sound off on the importance of connecting authentically with customers and going beyond expectations. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Feb. 2026 Both McAdams and O’Brien move beyond expectations to deliver highly expressive, almost clownish performances — in the best way. Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beyond (all) expectations

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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 21 Jul. 2026.

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