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出人意料 (chū rén yì liào)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To exceed expectations; to be beyond what one anticipated.

Definition (中文解释)

出乎人们意料之外。

Derivation (典故出处)

《南史·袁宪传》宪常招引诸生与之谈论新义,出人意表,同辈咸嗟服焉。”

Example (造句示例)

His sudden resignation was completely out of everyone's expectation.