Come in for meaning
Come in for is a phrasal verb that means to become the target of blame, criticism, or an unpleasant response.
- Past simple
- came in for
- Past participle
- come in for
- -ing form
- coming in for
What come in for means
C2
To become the target of blame, criticism, or an unpleasant response
The proposal came in for severe criticism.
Similar phrasal verbs
With come: come from, come in, come round, come back, come out, come down, come up, come along, come away, come before.
With in: go in, fill in, get in, believe in, check in, give in, hand in, keep in, log in, move in.
Common questions
What does come in for mean?
To become the target of blame, criticism, or an unpleasant response.
What is the past tense of come in for?
Came in for. The past participle is come 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.
