Expectations are what you think will happen or what you think people will do. They are like mini-predictions of the very near future, based on experience, cultural norms, prejudices and in some cases misinformation.
It means carefully, expecting the worst.
A person who is 'with child' is expecting a baby. It means pregnant.
To "look forward to" an event means that one is expecting to have a good time. Looking forward to an event would indicate that one is eagerly waiting for it.
"You threw me for a loop" means that you surprised me or that I wasn't expecting that. It could also mean it caught you off guard and you totally weren't expecting it.
Insantity
It means they are probably expecting an answer in return
To leave a light burning for someone means expecting someone to come home or visit. Its a term of endearment to show someone you were expecting them, or hoping they would come.
...these means that no business will shine without any competitors..yes,it will grow but not popular as you are expecting..
You have a result you are expecting in mind. You are thanking the person or organisation etc in advance for this
It is you are expecting to recieve.
Wait for me.
No, it's a noun. It means to be in the state of expecting something. Expect is the verb.