Expectations

I should know by now not to put such vile treachery past the likes of him.

The new employee really cuts the mustard; she's proven to be an asset to the team.

She worked hard to make the grade in her final exams and graduate with honors.

Because of the electoral promises he made, which so far he has failed to keep, many people call the new president 'all sizzle and no steak'.

In this line of work, dealing with difficult clients is par for the course.

She was under a lot of pressure, but she always comes up with the goods when we need her most.