众望所归
zhòng wàng suǒ guī
everyone's choice; widely expected and welcomed
Character by character
众zhòng
many
many
望wàng
hopes
hopes
所suǒ
where
where
归guī
go
go
Example
他当选队长，可以说是众望所归。
His election as captain was exactly what everyone wanted.
Tone: positive (praise).
Usage and origin
For an appointment or win that everyone expected and welcomed.
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