in for it
About to suffer
Facing unavoidable trouble, punishment, or difficulty.
The phrase suggests something unpleasant is coming and there's no escape: When Mom sees this mess, you're in for it.
Often used as a warning or prediction of consequences: If they find out you lied, you're really in for it.
consequences
Difficulty or distress
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- hot waterHeated liquid, or trouble
- repercussionsIndirect results of actions
- falloutPost-blast atmospheric particles
backlash · reckoning · comeuppance · payback · retribution · dues · accountability · blame
trouble
Difficulty or distress
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- hot waterHeated liquid, or trouble
- repercussionsIndirect results of actions
fallout · backlash · reckoning · comeuppance · payback · retribution · dues · accountability · blame · scolding
impending consequence
in for itoff the hook
Released from responsibility
scot-free · in the clear · escape · getting away with it · let off
safety/jeopardy status
in for itsafe
Free from peril
out of danger · home free · out of the woods · in the clear · immunity