expecting for a good movie vs expecting a good movie

Both phrases are similar, but the correct one is 'expecting a good movie'. The preposition 'for' is not needed in this context.

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expecting for a good movie

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'for' is unnecessary in this context.

The correct phrase is 'expecting a good movie'. The verb 'expect' does not require the preposition 'for' when used in this way.

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I'm waiting for a good movie about me.
Use beanstalks for a good fire.
Laughter is essential for a good friendship.
It's not a good movie.
Whatever, man. It's a good movie.
I just care about a good movie.
This is a good movie, Richie.
They never pick a good movie.
It's a good movie, man.
Look what you're missing a good movie.
Then come back here and make a good movie.
"North," that's a good movie.
Okay, but I get final cut, and it has to be a good movie.
You need to do a lot to make a good movie.
I'll take you to see a good movie this very afternoon.
You wore blue.' 'Casablanca' is such a good movie.
I hear this is a good movie.
I have seen Devil Wears Prada about 19 times, but that's because it's a good movie.
The other day I saw a good movie
I thought Transformers was a good movie.

Alternatives:

expecting a good movie

expecting a good movie

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express anticipation or hope for a good movie. The verb 'expect' is followed directly by the object 'a good movie' without the preposition 'for'.

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It's not a good movie.
Whatever, man. It's a good movie.
I just care about a good movie.
This is a good movie, Richie.
They never pick a good movie.
It's a good movie, man.
Look what you're missing a good movie.
Then come back here and make a good movie.
"North," that's a good movie.
Okay, but I get final cut, and it has to be a good movie.
You need to do a lot to make a good movie.
I'll take you to see a good movie this very afternoon.
You wore blue.' 'Casablanca' is such a good movie.
I'm waiting for a good movie about me.
I hear this is a good movie.
I have seen Devil Wears Prada about 19 times, but that's because it's a good movie.
The other day I saw a good movie
I thought Transformers was a good movie.
It's a good movie I put on.
That might be a good movie to learn how to drive for.

Alternatives:

anticipating a good movie
hoping for a good movie
looking forward to a good movie
counting on a good movie

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expecting for a good movie vs expecting a good movie