Objects to move

  • What we had been led to expect was..
  • It did not live up to expectation.
  • I was so looking forward to
  • That's so disappointing!
  • What a pity / shame!
  • We had high hopes for
  • How disappointing!
  • That's too bad.
  • What a let-down!


1. My dad can’t attend my graduation ceremony tomorrow as he has to take charge of a big project.
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    2. My colleagues and I worked so hard for the event and
      the success. Unfortunately the hurricane destroyed everything.
      3. The kids were so well-prepared for the inter-school singing contest and
        their winning this year; however, they could only be the first runner-up.
        4. My son did poorly on the test even after the 2-month intensive training we had had together.
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          5. Jason is having a hard time losing in the running competition he used to be the winner.

            6. Unfortunately, John lost the car he just bought. It seems that it has been stolen.
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              7. Before the trip,
                a hotel room with a big terrace and good sea-view. In reality, it was a tiny and filthy room without everything.