Idiom idiom
be expected to do sth
Meaning
people believe or require you to act in a certain way because of a rule, a promise, or a social habit.
Last updated April 22, 2026
people believe or require you to act in a certain way because of a rule, a promise, or a social habit.
Last updated April 22, 2026
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