be in for it



be in for it

To be very likely or guaranteed to face trouble, punishment, or retribution. I'm telling mom and dad that you broke the window. You're in for it now! I'll be in for it once they realize the money is gone.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Rok-Slovene
AzureA-zhərEnglish (Rare)
Cystennin-Welsh
Parastoo-Persian
Bohuslavabo-hoo-SLAH-vah (Ukrainian)Czech, Ukrainian
CissySIS-eeEnglish