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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England will hand a debut to opener Emilio Gay in the first Test against New Zealand, with the Durham man coming in for the discarded Zak Crawley.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
It was near the auditorium where Jackie Gleason taped his weekly variety show, and his June Taylor Dancers used to come in for lunch.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama prayed as the leader of the elected goverment of Tibetans in exile was sworn in for a second term on Wednesday.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“The other hazard is the explosion itself. And it sounds like it’s already the reaction has already initiated, and that’s where the worry comes in for the explosion,” Picazo said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
Emma leans in for a better look, but it’s no use.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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