In store Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈstɔɹ
in-STOR
ˈɪn/ /stˈɔː
in-STAW
Definition
The phrase 'in store' means something is waiting to happen in the future, often used for unknown or expected events.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with 'for' (e.g., 'in store for you') to indicate what someone will experience. It often hints at surprise or uncertainty. Not related to shopping or stores. Formal and informal contexts.
Spanish: preparado - reservado - lo que viene (para alguien)Portuguese (BR): reservado - preparado - o que está por virPortuguese (PT): reservado - preparado - o que está para virChinese (Simplified): 将要发生 - 等待着Chinese (Traditional): 將要發生 - 等待著Hindi: आने वाला - जिसके लिए तैयार रहना चाहिएArabic: مُعدّ - ينتظر (شخصًا)Bengali: প্রতীক্ষা করছে - সামনে অপেক্ষা করছেRussian: готово - предстоитJapanese: 待っている - 起こる予定Vietnamese: chờ đợi - sắp xảy raKorean: 기다리고 있다 - 펼쳐질 예정이다Turkish: bekliyor - karşılaşacakUrdu: منتظر ہے - آنے والا ہےIndonesian: menanti - akan terjadi
Example Sentences
No one knows what is in store for us.
basic
She wonders what is in store after graduation.
basic
Exciting things are in store for you this year.
basic
I have no idea what's in store for me at this new job.
natural
Get ready, you never know what life has in store.
natural
There may be some surprises in store for us tonight.
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