beyond (all) expectations

phrase

: more than people thought would be the case

The restaurant has succeeded beyond (all) expectations.

Examples of beyond (all) expectations in a Sentence

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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