Meanings of downplay expectations in English

Darling sought to downplay expectations for what the G20 could achieve, however, saying complete consensus could not be expected overnight.

Officials from all governments were eager to downplay expectations and despite the best efforts of activists, there was no revolutionary breakthrough.

Both companies are taking part in their debut campaigns and, despite pundits predicting they could challenge the established order, have been trying to downplay expectations.

Following the meeting with the president on Tuesday, Republicans sought to downplay expectations that they might finalize the bill by the end of the week.

The Finance Minister had downplayed expectations of measures to alleviate child poverty.

President Donald Trump himself downplayed expectations in an interview with Reuters.

Markets however, were disappointed as the Fed downplayed expectations of further interest rates cuts.

On Monday night, British government sources were downplaying expectations that a strike could be imminent.

On Tuesday the company's executives downplayed expectations for the fourth quarter, warning desktop page views could decline.

Other lyrics speak to downplaying expectations.

- Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon, downplaying expectations at Stamford Bridge.

In a speech to Manufacturers and Exporters Association in Christchurch, Dr Cullen has again downplayed expectations of large tax cuts.

Last night Irish sources downplayed expectations about the meeting between Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair, their first since since June.

But GM officials have also downplayed expectations for the Volt's commercial success because of the vehicle's high development costs, high sticker price and limited production.