Perhaps not in this instance but actually the word 'expect' is actually a completely standard bit of clearance terminology & has a very specific meaning, which is:- if you lose comms carry out the instructions that were given after the word expect.
not anywhere I've flown it doesn't.
Expect is used alot, but not in the above context.
If I get "descend FL200, expect FL150 by {some waypoint}", then if I lose comms, I certainly do not descend past FL200.
If i'm given "line up RWY 01, expect immediate" I don't just take off as soon as the rwy is clear if the radio craps out!!