Meaning of the word "blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed" in English
What does "blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed
US /ˈblɛsɪd ɪz hi hu ɪkˈspɛkts ˈnʌθɪŋ, fɔr hi ʃæl ˈnɛvər bi ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
UK /ˈblɛsɪd ɪz hi hu ɪkˈspɛkts ˈnʌθɪŋ, fɔː hi ʃæl ˈnɛvə bi ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that if you do not have high expectations, you will avoid the pain of being let down
Example:
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I didn't think I'd get the job, and I didn't; blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.
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I'm going into this meeting with zero assumptions; blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.