Is there a difference between "are to be expected" and "are expected" ?

[sykang97]

Is there a difference between "are to be expected" and "are expected" ?

Hello! ^^
I am wondering if there is a difference between "are to be expected" and "are expected".

Please see the sentences below.

Does two sentences have difference meaning?

Thank you ^^

Given the large volume of calls processed by the customer service center every day, some mistakes are to be expected from time to time.
Given the large volume of calls processed by the customer service center every day, some mistakes are expected from time to time.

 

[probus]

Re: Is there a difference between "are to be expected" and "are expected" ?

When the speaker says "are expected" he or she means that he, she and their boss expect it. When they say "are to be expected" they mean "you just have to put up with it so shut the h*ll up or go away."

 

[MikeNewYork]

Re: Is there a difference between "are to be expected" and "are expected" ?

I don't find any difference.