expected support
[ɪkˈspɛktɪd səˈpɔrt]
noun phrasepl: expected supports
apoio esperado
1. assistance or help that is anticipated or predicted to be provided
The student was disappointed when the expected support from the university never materialized.
O estudante ficou decepcionado quando o apoio esperado da universidade nunca se materializou.
2. in psychology/sociology, aid or resources that individuals anticipate they will receive from their social network
Research shows that expected support from family members can improve mental health outcomes.
A pesquisa mostra que o apoio esperado de membros da família pode melhorar os resultados de saúde mental.
3. in business/finance, anticipated backing or funding for a project or initiative
The company's expansion plans depend on expected support from investors.
Os planos de expansão da empresa dependem do apoio esperado dos investidores.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'expected support' is commonly used in academic, psychological, and business discussions. In Brazil, this phrase is frequently employed in discussions about family dynamics and social assistance programs (programas de assistência social). In the USA, it appears often in corporate and therapeutic contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
count on expected support
rely on expected support
fail to deliver expected support
fall back on expected support
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