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surpassing expectations

[sərˈpæsɪŋ ɪkˈspɛktəʃənz]
verb phrase / adjective phrase
superando expectativas
1. Performing or achieving better than what was anticipated or predicted
The new product's sales are surpassing expectations.
As vendas do novo produto estão superando expectativas.
2. Exceeding the standard or level that was expected
Her performance in the competition was surpassing expectations.
Seu desempenho na competição estava superando as expectativas.
NYC Slang
crushing it / killing it
Synonyms
exceeding expectationsoutperformingbeating expectationsgoing beyond expectationsoverachieving
Antonyms
falling short of expectationsdisappointingunderperformingbelow expectations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superando expectativas
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
superando expectativas / acima das expectativas
Both forms used commonly in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
superando as expectativas
Colloquial usage with definite article 'as'
Portugal
superando as expectativas
Formal and colloquial usage; commonly used in media

Related Idioms & Phrases

going above and beyond
raising the bar
blowing expectations out of the water
exceeding all odds
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