Example sentences of "n't expect the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He had n't expected the red carpet to be unrolled for him , but he had thought that at last he would be at work , setting up his meetings , on the move . |
| 2 | Police committee Chairman Colin Hay said he does n't expect the new man to come up with instant solutions to the problem of rising crime : |
| 3 | There 's a little old rhyme about sowing crops which accepts that you ca n't expect the maximum potential from a crop every time — you 've got to allow something for the other occupants of the land and it goes : |
| 4 | But do n't expect the unassuming islander to back you up on that view . |
| 5 | ‘ Well , I must say I did n't expect the red carpet , but neither did I expect you all to look at me as though I were the devil incarnate ! |
| 6 | He does n't expect us to succeed , but on the other hand he does n't expect the German attack to succeed , either . |
| 7 | Do n't expect the same kind of organised tourist activities you 'd find in countries like Austria or Switzerland . |
| 8 | ‘ Surely you do n't expect the same kind of generosity from me ? |
| 9 | ‘ After six years of marriage , Clare , you ca n't expect the same relationship as on your wedding day . ’ |
| 10 | ‘ Of course I do n't expect the same relationship ! ’ |
| 11 | He was n't expecting the jarring shock that shot through his other arm but the shortness of the flex prevented him from pulling it more than a few inches off the table . |