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come in for

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkʌm ˈɪn fɚ/ · UK /ˌkʌm ˈɪn fə/

come in for means: To receive something, especially criticism, blame, or praise.

verb

RECEIVE REACTIONC1

To receive something, especially criticism, blame, or praise.

  • The plan came in for criticism.
  • Her work has come in for considerable praise.
  • Will the minister come in for more attacks?

How to use it: come in for something (The proposal came in for strong criticism.)

Similar words: receive, be subjected to

Common phrases: come in for criticism, come in for praise

Questions about come in for

What does come in for mean?

To receive something, especially criticism, blame, or praise.

What is come in for in other languages?

Türkçe: maruz kalmak · Español: recibir · Français: faire l’objet de · Deutsch: erfahren · Italiano: ricevere · 日本語: 受ける

How do you pronounce come in for?

In American English /ˌkʌm ˈɪn fɚ/; in British English /ˌkʌm ˈɪn fə/.

How do you use come in for in a sentence?

The plan came in for criticism. Her work has come in for considerable praise.

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