Korean phrase
기대 이상이었어요. ki dae i sang i eo sseo yo
Meaning
It was better than expected
When to use it
It means that something was better than expected. The polite tone makes it a gentle way to express a positive impression.
Example dialogue
전시회 어땠어? cheon si hoe eo ttae sseo
How was the exhibition?
전시회가 기대 이상이었어요. cheon si hoe ga ki dae i sang i eo sseo yo
The exhibition was better than expected.