The phrase "art of expectation" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe the skill or practice of managing or anticipating expectations in various contexts, such as personal relationships or professional settings.
Example: "Mastering the art of expectation can lead to more fulfilling interactions and better outcomes in negotiations."
Alternatives: "skill of anticipation" or "craft of expectation management".
PAGE B11 THE ART OF EXPECTATION The Magic's Rashard Lewis, who made the winning 3-point shot in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, is finding that being good sometimes is not enough.
Either UKIP has unexpectedly and finally mastered the art of expectation management, or they are being realistic that Newark could be, as Nigel Farage said, a "bit of an Everest to climb".
But Mr. Kerry, who in the waning days of the race never showed the slightest sign of cockiness, had clearly mastered the art of expectations.
But if the run-up to Greece's election on January 25th has proved anything, it is that politicians have become masters in the dark arts of expectation management.
Throughout the nomination process, Mitt Romney's campaign has applied a sledgehammer approach to the delicate art of managing expectations.
Perhaps their friends across the water would enjoy their own national team a little more if they could learn the art of lowered expectations.
It is a filmmaking sensibility, filtered through Jean-Luc Godard and John Cassavetes and distantly related to punk, with the spirit of defiance replaced by resignation to the art of diminished expectations.
Perhaps the rally was a sign that Wall Street analysts had regained their ability to expect losses and gains correctly, or that companies have revived the recently lost art of "managing" expectations.
Former Gov. Jerry Brown perfected the art of limiting expectations when it came to revenues — and didn't commit to some key spending plans until long after the tax day dust had settled.
Executives in such operations speak with CFO Asia about the delicate art of managing the expectations of colleagues at headquarters.
Writing in Israel Business Arena, Shlomi Cohen, a fund manager, recently suggested that "Landan inherited the art of managing the expectations, particularly those of the analysts," from Mr. Finegold.
