in for

1. 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 .

Example Sentences

Alexander-Arnold earned some redemption by his contribution to Madrid's equaliser, earning a corner and then whipping it in for Bellingham to flick into Huijsen's path to bash home.

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Where other players flew in for jams, Paul found ways to compensate for his lack of size.

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A few minutes before 7 a.m., a BMW sedan pulled in for a wash.

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Once again Wales responded immediately, Edwards combining with Max Llewellyn to play Rogers in for his second try.

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It was estimated that over 10.7 million people tuned in for the concert.

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