Be in for meaning
Be in for is a phrasal verb that means to be likely to experience an unpleasant event very soon.
- Past simple
- was in for
- Past participle
- been in for
- -ing form
- being in for
What be in for means
C2
To be likely to experience an unpleasant event very soon
We are in for a difficult winter.
Similar phrasal verbs
With in: come in, go in, fill in, get in, believe in, check in, give in, hand in, keep in, log in.
Common questions
What does be in for mean?
To be likely to experience an unpleasant event very soon.
What is the past tense of be in for?
Was in for. The past participle is been in for.
Meanings and examples are written by Retite. The meanings follow Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0). Levels are based on the CEFR-J Wordlist and set by Retite.
