Ask for
Ask for verb - Increase the likelihood of.
Expect
Expect verb - To believe in the future occurrence of (something).
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Synonyms for Expect
Ask for and expect are semantically related in require topic. Sometimes you can use "Ask for" instead a verb "Expect".
Both terms in one sentence
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If you ask for directions in New Orleans, don't expect to hear "North", "South", "East", or "West".
Source: Useful Notes / New Orleans - On an even more gray example, a group of four sympathetic villains working for the Big Bad all have very redeeming qualities and goals one might expect a hero to ask for.
Source: White and Grey Morality -
Directionless Driver: Comes up more than you would expect, but there seems to be at least one team per season who would prefer to work off of maps than ever ask for directions from locals.
Source: Series / The Amazing Race
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