Example sentences of "be in [prep] an " in BNC.

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1 Previously they have been in with an instructor or parent .
2 The gentlemen of the Pearl are taking off their jackets to fight the bid so the British insurer 's shareholders are in for an unpredictable time .
3 Point-to-point enthusiasts are in for an Easter treat this weekend with two meetings in the area — at Tweseldown on Saturday ( first race 1.30 ) and Hackwood Park , near Basingstoke , on Monday ( first race 2.00 ) .
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 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 .
6 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 .
7 In the Elizabethan Restaurant the shift has changed and tea is being prepared ; the duty staff will be in for an early meal shortly .
8 JOHANN SCHYMS of Manosque , France , may be in for an expensive disappointment .
9 At 7,316 people , you could be in for an uncomfortable wait .
10 Duncan Shearer and Mixu Paateleinen expected to lead the attack alongside Eoin Jess , the home fans should be in for an exciting ninety minutes .
11 People living on the riverbanks ca n't remember it being so bad for many years and if there 's rugby here tomorrow , then the players will be in for an early bath .
12 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 .
13 I knew we were in for an enjoyable day as soon as I heard Nick Faldo say , ‘ Have you heard this one , Nick ? ’
14 A feeling that we were in for an epic grew as we waited on the gendarme to begin a traverse across a snow ledge to the top of the fixed ropes , where the Germans , their clothes white with snow and ice , had set up another abseil .
15 They were in for an interesting night .
16 AT FIRST , it seemed that we were in for an evening at the Theatre of Cruelty .
17 He was tired already yet he knew he was in for an even longer night once he was home .
18 Now she knew she was in for an unpleasant surprise .
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