be to be expected

Meaning

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   to be likely to happen; to be quite normal

   : So I suppose it was only to be expected.

In the movies · 4

• : So I suppose it was only to be expected.Downton Abbey2019
• Your ego was fed. But that is to be expected.The Menu2022
• I suppose this is to be expected back in Aq Salim al-Jabat where one's prized possessionsThe Grand Budapest Hotel2014
• Well, I expected your expecting our expecting.The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part2019
• Our guests expect it. Albert expects it.The Count of Monte Cristo2002
• I expected him to be...The Great Gatsby2013
• They won't be expecting that.Hot Fuzz2007
• If you re expectingCreed II2018

Learn it in full scenes

• Downton Abbey2019
  • The King and Queen Are Coming
  • Downton Prepares for the Royal Visit
  • The Royal Butler Takes Over
• The Menu2022
  • Guests Board the Boat to Hawthorn
  • Tyler Explains Why Chefs Are Artists
  • Slowik Serves the Island Course
• The Great Gatsby2013
  • Nick Begins His Story
  • Nick Dines with the Buchanans
  • Tom's Secret Apartment Party

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• a shot in the dark