expectations OF vs FOR
2013年01月29日
They have slightly different meanings. The first means that your parents will feel let down if you don't come up to what they expect ['of' you], whilst the second means that because of your abilities they will be quite unsurprised if you do not do well.
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Your parents have high expectations OF you. (a level of performance expected of your actions)
Your parents have great expectations FOR you. (hopes for your future)
Hope that helps.
Your parents have great expectations FOR you. (hopes for your future)
Hope that helps.
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