lofty expectations

Frequency: 5.52.1 per million words

Having very high, sometimes overly ambitious, hopes or beliefs.

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  • The new CEO arrived with lofty expectations for the company's growth.
  • Students often have lofty expectations when they first enter university.
  • His lofty expectations for the project proved unrealistic given the budget constraints.
  • The startup began with lofty expectations of revolutionizing the industry.
  • Parents sometimes place lofty expectations on their children's academic performance.
  • The film's lofty expectations were not met by critics or audiences.
  • She set lofty expectations for herself in her new role as manager.
  • The government's lofty expectations for economic recovery seemed overly optimistic.
  • Despite having lofty expectations, the team worked hard to achieve their goals.
  • The artist's lofty expectations for the exhibition were ultimately fulfilled.