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UK//wɒt dʊ jʊ ɪkˈspɛkt//US//wɑt du jʊ ɪkˈspɛkt//

Meaning of What do you expect

A phrase used to ask about someone's thoughts on future events.

In simple words: What do you think will happen?

What do you expect in a sentence

  • What do you expect will happen in the meeting tomorrow?
  • When you apply for a job, what do you expect them to ask?
  • Before the game starts, what do you expect from your team?
  • After reading the book, what do you expect the ending to be like?
  • As we plan the trip, what do you expect the weather to be?

How to use What do you expect

Use this phrase when asking someone about their predictions or thoughts on a situation. It's friendly and informal but can be used in standard conversations.

Grammar pattern

question phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'Expect' as 'Expecting the best' in a conversation.

Related words

Collocations with What do you expect

  • expect positive results
  • expect the unexpected
  • expect a response

Synonyms for What do you expect

Common mistakes with What do you expect

  • Forgetting to use a question mark when writing it as a question.
  • Using 'what' without 'do' in a question format.
  • Confusing it with 'What are your expectations?' which is more formal.

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Frequently asked questions about What do you expect

What does What do you expect mean?

What do you think will happen?

What is the definition of What do you expect?

A phrase used to ask about someone's thoughts on future events.

How do you use What do you expect in a sentence?

What do you expect will happen in the meeting tomorrow?

Can you give another example of What do you expect?

When you apply for a job, what do you expect them to ask?

What are synonyms for What do you expect?

Common alternatives include What are your thoughts?, What do you think?, What are your predictions?.

What words go with What do you expect?

It commonly pairs with expect positive results, expect the unexpected, expect a response.

What are common mistakes when using What do you expect?

Forgetting to use a question mark when writing it as a question. Using 'what' without 'do' in a question format. Confusing it with 'What are your expectations?' which is more formal.

How do you pronounce What do you expect?

US: //wɑt du jʊ ɪkˈspɛkt//, UK: //wɒt dʊ jʊ ɪkˈspɛkt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What do you expect?

Use this phrase when asking someone about their predictions or thoughts on a situation. It's friendly and informal but can be used in standard conversations.