IDIOM OF THE DAY {EXPECT}

IDIOM OF THE DAY   {EXPECT}

1 'Expect me when you see me'

[I’m not sure when I’m coming back] ‘Expect me when you see me, Mum,’ Pete said as he walked out of the door.
*The person who is staying behind may say: ‘We’ll expect you when we see you,’ meaning that the person leaving may return whenever he or she wants.

2 'I expect'

[Used to state that you think a statement is probably correct or true]
‘I expect you’ll be back late tonight, as usual.’

3 'What do (or can) you expect?'

[Used for emphasis to show that you are not surprised by something, especially something disappointing]
‘No wonder you’re ill. You’ve been working too hard recently and haven’t had any time off. What (else) can you expect?’

taken from the GLOBAL ELT ENGLISH IDIOMS DICTIONARY