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Abil Posted 18 years ago
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I was expecting for the worst

We reached home. I was expecting for the worst -- a few slaps, or at least some harsh words as punishment for breaking the rule. But to my great surprise and relief, nothing of that sort happened. I found the atmosphere of the house quite normal, as if my breaking of the rule was not a big deal. Mother said in her soft voice, "go, wash yourself and sit at the reading table." I almost cried hearing this and promised myself that I would never ever do this again.

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We reached home. I was expecting the worst -- a few slaps, or at least some harsh words , as punishment for breaking the rule. But to my great surprise and relief, nothing of that sort happened.

— Mister Micawber

  • We reached home.
  • I was expecting the worst -- a few slaps, or at least some harsh words , as punishment for breaking the rule.
  • But to my great surprise and relief, nothing of that sort happened.
  • I found the atmosphere of the house quite normal, as if my breaking of the rule was not a big deal.
  • " I almost cried hearing this and promised myself that I would never ever do that again.
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We reached home. I was expecting the worst -- a few slaps, or at least some harsh words, as punishment for breaking the rule. But to my great surprise and relief, nothing of that sort happened. I found the atmosphere of the house quite normal, as if my breaking of the rule was not a big deal. Mother said in her soft voice, "Go wash yourself and sit at the reading table.
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Thanks MM,

One question: Is the preposition "for" with "expect" wrong?
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It is wrong. Expect takes a direct object.

I am expecting guests for dinner.
What did you expect for your birthday-- a 21-gun salute?
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Thanks MM.

But we hope for the better. Is it correct? Can we as well say:

"Hope for the worst." ?
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AbilThanks MM.

But we hope for the better. Is it correct? Can we as well say:

"Hope for the worst." ?

We hope for better (things).

We hope for the best.
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Optilang, I did not get the answer for my second question.
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But we hope for the better. Is it correct? - - Yes

Can we as well say: "Hope for the worst." ? - - Yes
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