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to sexpect too much

to sexpect too much

9.9
To expect too much from a new sexual or romantic partner
  • phrasal verb
  • Informal
: esperar demasiado
  • Try not to sexpect too much at the start of a new relationship.

Examples

  • You shouldn't sexpect too much from someone you just met online.

  • Don't sexpect too much from your first date!

  • People often sexpect too much after a few casual dates.

  • Many people sexpect too much in relationships.

  • Try not to sexpect too much at the start of a new relationship.

  • You shouldn't sexpect too much from someone you just met online.

  • People often sexpect too much after a few casual dates.

How Demanding

to demand
923 2.7
to insist
∞ 2.8
to sexpect too much
  • Informal
9.9
to expect
∞ 1.0
to hope
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

sexpect too much infinitive
sexpected too much past
sexpected too much past participle
sexpecting too much present participle
sexpects too much third person singular

Morphology

sexpect + too + much

The core item 'sexpect' is a creative portmanteau (sex + expect) and is not a standard dictionary word, so while a learner who knows 'sex' and 'expect' could infer a meaning relating to expecting sexual/romantic outcomes, the novel formation is nonstandard and requires some guessing. The particle 'too much' is fully transparent, but because the key verb is a nonce blend and such blends vary across languages, the overall meaning is only partially predictable.

Etymology

Sexpect too much comes from mixing the words sex and expect to make a quick, clear picture. The idea is that after casual sex someone begins to hope for more, so they 'expect too much' emotionally or romantically.