Meanings
- About to encounter or undergo; usually said of unwelcome things in prospect.
England seem in for a tough match against Italy.
2 more examples
The forecasters say that we are in for a very cold winter.
Will this decision-making paralysis continue until Great British Railways has been established and settled into a new rhythm? If so, passengers on the West of England line are in for a rough ride, as the reliability of these tired old British Rail trains inevitably declines, and maintenance costs rise.
2026 February 18, Paul Clifton, “West of England Line problems laid bare”, in RAIL, page 7
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
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