in for
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Guaranteed to get or have, as in We're in for a difficult time . [Late 1500s]
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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]
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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 .
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday we’re in for something unusual, with five of the “Big Six” banks announcing results before the market open.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
Farage often visits local restaurants and drops in for a drink at the neighborhood pub, a habit that residents say they appreciate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
But this is a viable media enterprise that I’m really interested in for the sake of comedy and the opportunity for outsider or fringe comedy.
From Slate ● Jul. 12, 2026
Couple that with their tropical native climate of Sumatra, Indonesia, and you’re in for a sweaty, stinky viewing experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
“There’s a mission coming up in three weeks. I don’t know what it is, but I know I want to be a part of it. I want to fill in for Charlotte.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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