in for

phrase

: certain to experience

in for a rude awakening

Examples of in for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

After the Sox scored six runs in the first inning and led 8-2 after the third, most fans settled in for a postgame concert by country music star Cole Swindell. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

Two weeks after its short run ended, word got around, and Jaques received an out-of-the blue call from Sky’s then managing director of content (and later CEO of Sky Studios) Gary Davey, inviting him in for a chat. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Seminole fakes the extra point kick and Luis Ojeda-Robles runs the ball in for the two point conversion. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Kind of like when a lady grabs a fella’s collar and pulls him in for a kiss, but violent. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in for

• abhor
• abor
• adore
• afore
• ardour
• ashore
• backdoor
• before
• bookstore
• candour
• centaur
• claymore