"in for" meaning in All languages combined

See in for on Wiktionary

Preposition [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositions|head=}} in for, {{en-prep}} in for
  1. About to encounter or undergo; usually said of unwelcome things in prospect.
    Sense id: en-in_for-en-prep-WlcD3PHm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English prepositions

Download JSON data for in for meaning in All languages combined (0.9kB)

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        {
          "text": "The forecasters say that we are in for a very cold winter."
        },
        {
          "text": "England seem in for a tough match against Italy."
        }
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          "encounter",
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          "undergo",
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