当あて事ごと

noun

hopes; expectations

Refers to something one counts on or looks forward to, often with a nuance of uncertainty or reliance on future events.

• 当あて事ごとが外はずれてがっかりした。

  My hopes were dashed and I was disappointed.

• 彼かれは親おやの遺い産さんを当あて事ごとにして働はたらかない。

  He doesn't work, counting on his parents' inheritance.

noun

guessing game; riddle

An older or less common term for a guessing game or riddle; compare with 当て物 (あてもの).

See also: 当て物

• 昔むかしの宴えん会かいでは当あて事ごとをして遊あそんだ。

  At old-time banquets, they played guessing games.