I didn't expect anything less from you. vs I wouldn't expect anything less from you.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I didn't expect anything less from you.' implies that the speaker already had an expectation that was met, while 'I wouldn't expect anything less from you.' suggests a hypothetical situation where the speaker is confident in the other person's abilities.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I didn't expect anything less from you."

This phrase is used when the speaker's expectation has been met by the other person's actions or behavior.

Examples:

After seeing her amazing performance, I didn't expect anything less from you.
Given your track record of success, I didn't expect anything less from you.

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Its members wouldn't expect anything less.
I don't expect anything from anyone but disappointment.
You can't expect anything else in the combat zone.
Then they won't expect anything from me.
So don't expect anything and go to sleep.
Always the look of somebody who doesn't expect anything from you.
By the way, don't expect anything.
Don't expect anything of anybody and you'll never be disappointed.

Alternatives:

I expected nothing less from you.
I knew you wouldn't disappoint me.
I knew you would come through.
I knew you would deliver.
I knew you would excel.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I wouldn't expect anything less from you."

This phrase is used when the speaker is expressing confidence in the other person's abilities or character.

Examples:

With your talent, I wouldn't expect anything less from you.
Knowing how reliable you are, I wouldn't expect anything less from you.

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I wouldn't expect anything less from you.
I wouldn't expect anything less.
I wouldn't expect anything else.
But I wouldn't expect anything under the tree this year.
Much capability in a single box, and excellent sound quality - at this price and from this producer, I wouldn't expect anything less.
The police said they would check the fingerprints on the envelope, but given the usual crime lab delays, I wouldn't expect anything fast.
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I wouldn't expect anything else.
Its members wouldn't expect anything less.
That's how they're you wouldn't expect anything special to happen when you add the squares together.
For a kid from Altos de Chipion, you wouldn't expect anything else.
You wouldn't expect anything else from a speaker this size and price, of course. Even Elipson has to obey the laws of physics.
I don't expect anything from anyone but disappointment.
He didn't expect anything of anyone.
You can't expect anything else in the combat zone.
Then they won't expect anything from me.
So don't expect anything and go to sleep.
Always the look of somebody who doesn't expect anything from you.
By the way, don't expect anything.
Don't expect anything of anybody and you'll never be disappointed.
I didn't expect anything more from you.

Alternatives:

I would expect nothing less from you.
I have faith in you.
I trust your abilities.
I believe in you.
I know you can do it.

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