come up to (one's) expectations

come up to (one's) expectations

To be as good as or have the qualities that someone predicted, expected, or hoped for. We'd heard so many good things about the new restaurant, but the food didn't come up to our expectations at all, so we were rather disappointed. I'm so excited for the movie in the series—I hope it comes up to my expectations! Their new gaming system just doesn't come up to my expectations, if I'm being honest. The graphics just aren't sharp enough.

See also: come, expectation, to, up

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come up to someone's expectations

to be as good as someone expected. Sorry, but this product does not come up to my expectations and I want to return it.

See also: come, expectation, to, up

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