Example sentences of "expect [adj] thing " in BNC.
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1 | Individuals use their radio and television sets in different ways and for different purposes , and expect different things of them . |
2 | ‘ The Church must stand alongside every family like that — not actually put the Royal Family on a pedestal and expect impossible things of them . ’ |
3 | It is a tough game , you expect these things . |
4 | A perfect illustration of his balanced theology was given in the memorable sub-division of his sermon ; ‘ Expect great things from God : attempt great things for God . ’ |
5 | We expect great things of you . ’ |
6 | It 's always slightly daunting at this particular time because you 're introduced as some sort of guru and people expect great things . |
7 | Tension is also created when we expect one thing , and something else , quite different , occurs . |
8 | When you plug in a Ricky you expect certain things — not too much power but tons of friendly jangle and loads of character . |