expecting to be at the opera vs expecting to see the opera

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Expecting to be at the opera' implies that the person will be present at the opera event, while 'expecting to see the opera' suggests that the person will watch the opera performance. The choice between the two depends on whether the focus is on attending the event or watching the performance.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 690 views

expecting to be at the opera

This phrase is correct and can be used when referring to being present at an opera event.

This phrase is used when someone is anticipating being physically present at an opera event, such as sitting in the audience.

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I go to the opera and whatnot.
Paris must be flattened, especially the Opera.
My husband bought tickets to the opera this weekend.
Stefano said to research the opera.
The Frog is expecting to meet Harrow.
You came to me at the opera house.
It's like Phantom Of The Opera with hair.
Husband was at the opera the night Marjorie was killed.
You've performed well in the opera of life.
My kid's obsessed with Phantom of the Opera.
There should remain some mystery to my life outside the opera.
Oh. I'm so excited to be going to the opera.
Yes, it has to be the opera.
So, he's a hilarious veterinarian who likes the opera.
You show up looking like the phantom of the opera.
But perhaps you'll meet at the opera tonight.
Thank you for asking us to the opera.
Chairman Mao watched the opera I sat beside him
But after Nate set up the viewing at the opera yesterday...
He did take me to the opera one night.

Alternatives:

expecting to attend the opera
expecting to go to the opera

expecting to see the opera

This phrase is also correct and is used when referring to watching an opera performance.

This phrase is used when someone is looking forward to watching an opera performance, whether live or recorded.

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I think Manny wants to see the opera house.
I was expecting to see the former governor's wife.
I was not expecting to see the wife.
Guests are arriving expecting to see the King!
I was expecting to see the famous mullet.
For your information, I am on my way to the opera to see the latest production of Strauss' Die Fledermaus.
When they told me who I was meeting, I was expecting to see the former governor's wife. Hardly.
General? Speak quickly, Mr. Secretary. Zaman is expecting to see the flag of Pakistan flying above this building at any moment.
I was expecting to see the door open immediately as usual
They go to the San Juan Bautista expecting to see the tower, which never existed.
No doubt, as a result of our past habits, we are all expecting to see the red light...
I had business in Madrid, and always wanted to see the opera in Vienna, so I thought, "why wait any longer?"
I wasn't expecting to see you again.
I wasn't expecting to see you.
I was expecting to see you privately today, Daniel.
Matron is expecting to see you in uniform.
But she's expecting to see me.
I was expecting to see some kind of supernatural miracle baby bump.
I open my eyes, expecting to see KK.
I was expecting to see you this morning.

Alternatives:

expecting to watch the opera
expecting to enjoy the opera

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expecting to be at the opera vs expecting to see the opera