Great Expectations

American  

noun

1. a novel (1861) by Charles Dickens.

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Great Expectations Cultural  

1. (1861) A novel by Charles Dickens. Worldly ambitions lead a young boy, Pip, to abandon his true friends.

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Example Sentences

Doing a one woman show of "Great Expectations," that was the chance to play all those characters.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2023

"Great Expectations" extends his vision of what he considers to be a more honest gaze at Victorian England he captured in 2017's "Taboo."

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2023

Steven says working on Great Expectations was personal for him because his dad was a blacksmith and, like the character of Pip, it was expected that he'd be one too.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2023

Before filming Great Expectations, Olivia says she was nervous she had not put enough preparation into the role as she had done lots of jobs back to back.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2023

"Great Expectations," Matilda read, "by Charles Dickens. I'd love to try it."

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl