English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "they're expecting me" Mean?
Learn what "they're expecting me" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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They're expecting me to follow the family and go in their footsteps.
It means the family wants the speaker to take the same path as other family members.
From School Hall, Episode 5
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is saying their family expects them to follow a traditional path.
Usage Scenario
Use this when talking about family pressure or expectations. The phrasing in the line is a little unnatural, so learners should prefer a cleaner version.
Better ways to say it
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They're expecting me to follow in their footsteps.
2
My family expects me to follow their path.
3
They're expecting me to do what they did.
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