in for it

English

Adjective

in for it (not comparable)

  1. (idiomatic) in trouble
    • 1912, Stratemeyer Syndicate, Baseball Joe on the School Nine Chapter 1
      "You sure did [hit someone with the snowball]," added Teeter, stiffling a laugh. "And of all persons in the school but Professor Rodd. Oh my! Oh wow! You're in for it now! He won't do a thing to you fellows! Look at his hat! Here he comes!"
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