Expectations & Predictabilities

Judging by the evidence presented in court, the defendant is clearly guilty.It's all Lombard Street to a China orange.

My neighbor's behavior is baffling to me, but I guess it's true what they say, there is nowt so queer as folk.

I thought the plot of that book was far-fetched until I learned that it was based on a true story; truth is stranger than fiction I suppose.

When the company's management team ignored the warnings of a janitor who had worked there for 20 years, they learned the hard way that jesters do oft prove prophets.

The artist didn't have any particular outcome in mind when she started painting, but was pleased with the final result.As they say, blessed is he who expects nothing.

The artist didn't have high hopes for her first gallery show, but was pleasantly surprised when it was well received.As the saying goes, expect disappointment and you will never be disappointed.

The prospect of a promotion can be more motivating than the actual responsibilities that come with the job.It's a reminder that expectation is better than realization.

The pilot made every safety check before taking off, but an unexpected mechanical issue caused a delay.As they say, the unexpected always happens.

I asked the inexperienced intern to complete a complex task, but she seemed overwhelmed and didn't know where to start.I suppose what can you expect from a hog but a grunt?

The sudden drop in temperature and change in wind direction were clear indications that a storm was coming, proving that coming events cast their shadows before.

The CEO of the company never forgot the young intern who had helped her get her start, proving that even a lion may come to be beholden to a mouse.

He said he would never be able to run a marathon, but never is a long time - with dedication and training, he was able to complete a half marathon within a year.