How to Pronounce "come in for"
expression
ˈkəm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
KUHM-IN-for (or in-FOR)
kˈʌm/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː
kuhm-IN-for
Definition
To receive or experience (usually criticism, blame, or praise), especially from other people. It means someone is being targeted by a strong reaction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈɪn/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM-IN-for (or in-FOR)
UK
kuhm-IN-for
Listen in Context
The company came in for a lot of criticism after the accident.
The new law came in for praise from experts.
The coach came in for blame after the team lost.
Politicians often come in for criticism, no matter what they do.