against (all) expectations

idiom

: although people thought it would be different : although people thought otherwise

Against (all) expectations, the birds survived.

Examples of against (all) expectations in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

But Cunningham says that, against expectations, these stellar winds seem not to be significantly sculpting the filaments. —

Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024 Partnering with revenue cycle experts can help hospitals avoid pitfalls and enhance their margins by analyzing how contracts are performing against expectations. —

Chandler Barron, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 As the Broncos logged 14 three-and-outs and one touchdown in back-to-back losses, no group has been more disappointing when framed against expectations. —

Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 20 Sep. 2024 While the company raised its full-year outlook, the forecast appears cautious when compared against expectations. —

Sean Conlon, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for against (all) expectations

Cite this Entry

Style

“Against (all) expectations.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/against%20%28all%29%20expectations. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

Copy Citation