be (only) to be expected

To be typical or unsurprising. Unfortunately, post-surgical pain is to be expected. That type of contemptuous reaction is only to be expected from such a cretin. Exhaustion is only to be expected when you're caring for a newborn.

be (only) to be exˈpected

be likely to happen; be quite normal: A little tiredness after taking these drugs is to be expected. ♢ ‘I’m afraid I’m very nervous.’ ‘Don’t worry, that’s only to be expected.’

See also: expect, to

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be to be expected
be (not) supposed to (do something)
be supposed to
supposed
reset the bar
not play that game
on track
a cash cow
on course for something/to do something
on course to (do something)

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