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be in for be in for1. To anticipate or be very likely to experience something, usually that which will be unpleasant or undesirable. They just called another general meeting with the staff. It looks like we're in for more bad news.2. To be involved with or a part of something for a particular reason or purpose. More usually "be in it for." I'm not really that concerned with nonprofit work. I'm in for the boost it will give my career.3. To be in prison or similarly detained for a particular reason. What are you in for? My brother is in for stealing a car.in for somethingdue to receive a surprise; due to receive punishment. (When the something is it, the it usually means punishment.) I hope I'm not in for any surprises when I get home. Tommy, you broke my baseball bat. You're really in for it! If I ever catch that chicken thief, he'll be in for it for sure.in for1. Guaranteed to get or have, as in We're in for a difficult time. [Late 1500s] 2. in for it. Certain to encounter trouble or punishment, as in When Harry finds out we left early, we'll be in for it. [Late 1600s] 3. Involved or entered for some purpose, as in We're in for the profits. [Mid-1800s] Also see have it in for; in for a penny. be in for have good reason to expect (typically something unpleasant). 1988 Hugh Scott The Shaman's Stone The weather will break soon, then we'll be in for a storm. be ˈin for something
1 be about to get or experience something unpleasant, for example a shock, a surprise, trouble, bad weather, etc: He’ll be in for a big surprise when he opens that letter. ♢ I think we’re in for trouble with the new boss.
2 be taking part in something, for example, a competition; be trying to get something, for example, a job: I’m in for both the 100 metres race and the long jump. ♢ I hope Jan gets that professorship she’s in for.See also: something in for Guaranteed to get or have: You're in for a big surprise. |