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exceeding expectations

[ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ ɛkˈspɛkˈteɪʃənz]
verb phrase / adjective phrase
superando expectativas
1. performing or achieving better than what was anticipated or predicted
The new product's sales are exceeding expectations.
As vendas do novo produto estão superando expectativas.
2. surpassing the standards or requirements that were set beforehand
Her performance in the interview was exceeding expectations.
Seu desempenho na entrevista foi superando expectativas.
NYC Slang
killing it
Synonyms
surpassing expectationsgoing beyond expectationsoutperformingbetter than expectedexceeding standards
Antonyms
falling short of expectationsunderperformingdisappointingbelow expectationsfailing to meet expectations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superando expectativas
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ultrapassando as expectativas
alternative phrasing used in the region
São Paulo
superando expectativas
standard usage in business context
Portugal
ultrapassando as expectativas
preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

raising the bar
going the extra mile
batting it out of the park
breaking records
punching above your weight
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