The term 'meet expectations' can be summarized by three crossword solutions: 'SATISFY' (7 letters), 'RACES' (5 letters), and 'cutthemustard' (13 letters). The phrase 'SATISFY' implies that the expectations have been met in a satisfactory manner. The word 'RACES' suggests that the expectations have been met in a timely manner, as if one is racing against a clock. Finally, the phrase 'cutthemustard' implies that the expectations have been exceeded, as if one is going above and beyond what is expected.