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come in for

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb come in for has 1 sense
  1. come in for - be subject to or the object of; "The governor came in for a lot of criticism"
    --1 is one way to
    be
    Sample sentences:
    Somebody ----s something
    Something ----s something

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Come in for

Definition:

(Phrasal verb) To receive or experience something, typically unwelcome or unpleasant, as a consequence of one's actions or circumstances.

Senses:

1. To face consequences

Example sentence: If you continue to misbehave, you will surely come in for a scolding from your parents.

Example sentence: She came in for criticism after making a series of mistakes at work.

2. To receive treatment

Example sentence: The patient was feeling unwell and decided to come in for a check-up at the doctor's office.

Example sentence: I need to come in for a haircut and styling before the important event tomorrow.

3. To attract attention or interest

Example sentence: The new bookstore came in for a lot of attention due to its unique selection of rare books.

Example sentence: His impressive performance came in for the admiration of the entire audience.

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