lower (someone's) expectations

Translations
снизить ожидания (кого-то)
The coach tried to lower the team's expectations before the big game.
Тренер пытался снизить ожидания команды перед важной игрой.
Definitions
To reduce the level of hope or belief that someone has regarding a particular outcome or situation, often to prevent disappointment or to align with a more realistic perspective.
Words
lower

verb
снизить
someone

pronoun
чьи то
expectations

noun
ожидания