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beyond expectation (idiom); unexpected

出乎意外
chū hū yì wài
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
to exceed all expectations · to come as a surprise出人意表chū rén yì biǎounexpected (idiom) · surprising出人意料chū rén yì liàounexpectedly · to one's surprise不料bù liào(idiom) unexpected出乎意料chū hū yì liào
Antonyms
to prevent troubles before the event (idiom) · to forestall · to nip sth in the bud防患未然fáng huàn wèi ránstand ready in battle array · stand (or remain) in combat readiness · be prepared in full battle array · under arms · embattle严阵以待yán zhèn yǐ dài
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