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outperform expectations

[aʊtpərˈfɔːrm ɪkˈspɛktəʃənz]
verb phrase
superar expectativas
1. to perform better than what was anticipated or predicted; to exceed the standards or forecasts that were set
The company outperformed expectations by achieving 25% revenue growth instead of the projected 15%.
A empresa superou as expectativas ao alcançar um crescimento de receita de 25% em vez dos 15% projetados.
2. to do better than competitors or peers in a given area or metric
The new product line outperformed expectations in the market.
A nova linha de produtos superou as expectativas no mercado.
NYC Slang
crush it; kill it; nail it
Synonyms
exceed expectationssurpass expectationsbeat expectationsgo beyond expectationsperform beyond expectations
Antonyms
underperform expectationsfall short of expectationsdisappoint expectationsfail to meet expectations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superar expectativas
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
superar expectativas
standard usage; may also hear 'ir além das expectativas'
São Paulo
superar expectativas
standard business and financial terminology
Portugal
superar expectativas
standard usage; also 'exceder as expectativas'

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat expectations
go the extra mile
raise the bar
set a new standard
blow away the competition
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