思いきや

Meaning

1. exp
   contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...

Example sentences

• もっと古典的な顔立ちなのかと思いきや、今の時代でも充分通用する美形です。

  I expected more classical features, but hers is a beauty that would do well even in this age.

• あっさり断られると思いきや、彼女は承諾してくれました。

  I had expected an outright refusal, but to my surprise she agreed.