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in for
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]
Guaranteed to get or have, as in We're in for a difficult time . [Late 1500s]
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 .
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