Be in for Meaning in English
expression
ˈbi/, /bi/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
BEE-in-for
bˈiː/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː
BEE-in-for
Definition
To be about to experience something, usually something difficult, surprising, or important.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; often used with negative situations ('be in for trouble', 'be in for a shock'). The object usually follows 'for'. Not used for positive surprises as often. Common in spoken English.
Spanish: esperar - afrontar - estar a punto de experimentarPortuguese (BR): estar prestes a passar por - esperar porPortuguese (PT): estar prestes a passar por - esperar porChinese (Simplified): 将要经历 - 等待着Chinese (Traditional): 將要經歷 - 等待著Hindi: का सामना करना पड़ना - अनुभव होने वालाArabic: على وشك أن يواجه - ينتظرهBengali: মুখোমুখি হতে চলেছে - পেতে যাচ্ছেRussian: предстоит - ожидаетJapanese: 〜に直面することになる - 〜を経験することになるVietnamese: sắp phải trải qua - sẽ gặp phảiKorean: 겪게 될 것이다 - 맞닥뜨릴 것이다Turkish: başına gelecek - karşı karşıya kalacakUrdu: کا سامنا کرنا ہوگا - پڑنے والا ہےIndonesian: akan mengalami - akan menghadapi
Example Sentences
You are in for a long wait at the doctor’s office.
basic
They are in for a big surprise when they see the new house.
basic
If you don't study, you are in for trouble on the test.
basic
Buckle up—we are in for a bumpy ride!
natural
He doesn’t know it yet, but he is in for a big promotion soon.
natural
If this storm doesn’t stop, we are in for a long night.
natural