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come in for

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come in for something

to be eligible for something; to be due something. You are going to come in for a nice reward. Your report came in for a lot of criticism at the last board meeting.

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come in for something

to receive criticism The report came in for some sharp remarks from several experts.

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come in for

Receive, be subjected to, as in His last book came in for some heavy criticism. [Mid-1800s]

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come in for

To receive; be subjected to: came in for harsh criticism.

See also: come