It looks as if we’re in for some stormy weather.
If he’s expecting everyone to support him, he’s in for a shock.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
something to be said for something — (something) to be said for (something) reasons why something has advantages. There s a lot to be said for living alone. There is something to be said for a news organization that doesn t follow the network pack. Usage notes: can also be used in a … New idioms dictionary
something for something — index quid pro quo Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
for something's own sake — for (something s) own sake because something is worth doing. Arnold is dedicated to writing for its own sake, and doesn t worry about whether he can sell what he writes … New idioms dictionary
something goes for something else — (something) goes for (someone/something else) something is also true for someone or something else. Jordan is famous, but he s not comfortable in a crowd the same goes for most movie stars and politicians. San Francisco should have a beautiful… … New idioms dictionary
be designed for something — be designed to do something or be designed for something or be designed as something be designed for something or be designed as something to be intended for a particular purpose The law was designed to protect victims from nuisances such as… … English dictionary
make allowances for something — make allowances for (someone/something) to consider particular facts relating to someone or something. We try to make allowances for our students different language backgrounds. When planning a trip, you have to make allowances for things that… … New idioms dictionary
see something for something — see someone/something/for something phrase to realize what someone or something is really like, especially when this is worse than they appear to be I can now see him for the liar he really is. He finally saw her for what she was. Thesaurus: to… … Useful english dictionary
see someone for something — see someone/something/for something phrase to realize what someone or something is really like, especially when this is worse than they appear to be I can now see him for the liar he really is. He finally saw her for what she was. Thesaurus: to… … Useful english dictionary
look to for (something) — look to (someone/something) for (something) to expect someone or something to provide information or help. They look to us for answers, but we have none … New idioms dictionary
(an) apology for something — an apology for something informal phrase something that is of very bad quality They lived in what was a miserable apology for a house. Thesaurus: something that is of very bad qualitysynonym Main entry: apology … Useful english dictionary
