to be in for
01
to be expecting something difficult or undesirable to happen
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Idiom
例
When they heard the thunder, they knew they were in for a stormy evening.
02
to be in risk of receiving punishment or getting into trouble
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例
My brother is in for stealing a car.
03
to be prepared or anticipating a specific event, situation, or consequence, whether positive or negative.
Idiom
Informal
例
With those dark clouds on the horizon, it looks like we're in for a heavy rainstorm.
