Have in store Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To have something saved, prepared, or planned for the future, often used to talk about what will happen or what someone can expect.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the form 'have something in store (for someone)'. Common in both positive and negative contexts: 'see what life has in store', 'have surprises in store'. Often slightly formal or poetic; rarely used in daily speech in its literal sense about physical storage.
Example Sentences
We wonder what the future has in store for us.
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My boss said the company has in store some big changes.
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She always has surprises in store for her friends.
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You never know what life has in store for you.
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After hearing the news, I wondered what the day had in store.
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Let’s see what the restaurant has in store for us tonight!
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