She was heavier than he expected - women always are.

Sylvia Townsend Warner
She was heavier than he expected - women always are.
She was heavier than he expected - women always are.
She was heavier than he expected - women always are.
She was heavier than he expected - women always are.
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This is an often used expression to describe people, especially women. It is also a play on the fact that men tend to underestimate women's weight. This phrase can be used in a positive or negative manner. If someone says that you look good and you reply "she was heavier than she expected," then it could mean that she expected you to be heavier than you were. If someone says that you look good and you reply "she was lighter than I expected," then it could mean that she expected you to be lighter than you were.

Source: Kingdoms Of Elfin

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