in for
.
Guaranteed to get or have, as in
We're in for a difficult time
.
[
Late 1500s
]
.
in for it
. Certain to encounter trouble or punishment, as in
When Harry finds out we left early, we'll be in for it
.
[
Late 1600s
]
.
Involved or entered for some purpose, as in
We're in for the profits
.
[
Mid-1800s
]
Also see:
in for a penny