modest expectations

[ˈmɒdɪst ɪkˈspɛktəʃənz]

noun phrase

expectativas modestas

1. Reasonable or humble hopes and desires for future outcomes; not ambitious or grandiose expectations

We approached the project with modest expectations, hoping for incremental improvements rather than revolutionary changes.

Abordamos o projeto com expectativas modestas, esperando melhorias incrementais em vez de mudanças revolucionárias.

2. A conservative outlook about what can be achieved or anticipated

The company has modest expectations for profit growth this quarter.

A empresa tem expectativas modestas de crescimento de lucros neste trimestre.

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General Brazilian

expectativas modestas

Standard usage across Brazil

São Paulo

expectativas modestas / esperanças discretas

Both terms are commonly used in business contexts

Portugal

expectativas modestas / esperanças comedidas

Standard European Portuguese, 'comedidas' emphasizes restraint

to keep one's expectations in check

to temper expectations

to have modest aims

to set the bar low

to play it safe

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