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Is there any significant difference between saying "meet the expectations" and "live up to expectations"? If so, what would be the most common example for each one?
Is there any significant difference between saying "meet the expectations" and "live up to expectations"? If so, what would be the most common example for each one?
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“Meet the expectations” is the most neutral way to say this.
“If you meet the interviewer’s expectations, you’ll be invited to the next round.”
“This product met my expectations.”
“This product does not meet my expectations.”
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In my opinion, “live up to the expectations” is usually used in the negative. It implies that the expectations were high, and it can sometimes have an emotional connotation.
“I’m afraid I won’t live up to my parents’ expectations.”
“Everyone was so excited for the new song, but it didn’t live up to their high expectations.”
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“Meet the expectations” is the most neutral way to say this.
“If you meet the interviewer’s expectations, you’ll be invited to the next round.”
“This product met my expectations.”
“This product does not meet my expectations.”
——————
In my opinion, “live up to the expectations” is usually used in the negative. It implies that the expectations were high, and it can sometimes have an emotional connotation.
“I’m afraid I won’t live up to my parents’ expectations.”
“Everyone was so excited for the new song, but it didn’t live up to their high expectations.”
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