Example sentences of "[pers pn] be [adv prt] for an [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | That evening is I crouched at the back of the slit trench , swatting the mauses and listening to the sound of shells passing over and the rain dripping steadily in through the entrance to the trench , I stared at the pool of water getting larger and hoped that the rain would soon stop , if it does n't I 'm in for an uncomfortable night . |
| 2 | Just when you think you 're in for an in-depth discussion on the technicalities of the Joey Beltram mix of state-of-the-art frightcore Techno duo MESSIAH 's last single , you find yourself caught up in a debate about doom and dwarf procuring and rock 'n' roll giants . |
| 3 | Now she knew she was in for an unpleasant surprise . |
| 4 | AS SOON as I see a screen full of Florida palm fronds , broken down clapboard houses and Cadillacs full of heaving , unhappy women , I know we are in for an Erotic Thriller . |
| 5 | The omens were bad , and when the Hammersmith show eventually got going it seemed we were in for an all-time rock ‘ n ’ roll disaster . |
| 6 | I knew we were in for an enjoyable day as soon as I heard Nick Faldo say , ‘ Have you heard this one , Nick ? ’ |
| 7 | They were in for an interesting night . |
| 8 | I leant back and looked at the seat of my trousers , checking that I had brushed off the mud ; I wanted to make the transition from somebody who had just slept rough to somebody who looked as though he was out for an early walk . |
| 9 | His parents welcomed him , assuming he was back for an indefinite stay and perhaps interpreting this as a change of heart . |