Indicates that the situation, while typical, might not be ideal or preferred.

Expectation Nuance

Can imply a resigned acceptance of the situation, often with a hint of humor.

Subtle Irony

Used to reassure that what's happening is just the usual, nothing surprising.

Emphasizes the predictability of something happening, often something negative.

It's common in spoken English and casual writing, but not in formal documents.

Native speakers will understand it as 'typical' without further explanation.