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Discover LudwigThe phrase "actually to expect" is not correct in standard written English.
It may be intended to convey a sense of surprise or realization about an expectation, but the construction is awkward and unclear.
Example: "I didn't actually expect to see you here today."
Alternatives: "truly expect" or "really anticipate".
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"I personally think", he said, coming over all Mediterranean, "[it is] a bit impractical actually to expect people to do that [ie, give up exotic holidays].
"I personally think these things are a bit impractical actually to expect people to do that," Mr Blair says in an interview.
It's crazier actually, to expect zero issues.
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By now the pattern in America's recovery is unmistakable; I think we've actually come to expect it.
Microsoft has talked to News Corp. and Time Warner about possible partnerships, says WSJ; no one seems to actually expect those chats to pan out.
They seemed to actually expect a reciprocal relationship with the works they loved.
He cannot expect actually to win the nomination, let alone become president.
When pricing a used car, it is often wise to price it a bit higher than the amount you actually expect to get from the sale.
The new products came from people who you wouldn't actually expect to think of new products, but they were close to customers.
I didn't actually expect to study it.
Entitled types who actually expect to be paid for the work they do.
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