let somebody in for something

let somebody in for something
ˌlet sb/yourself ˈin for sth derived
(informal) to involve sb/yourself in sth that is likely to be unpleasant or difficult

I volunteered to help, and then I thought ‘Oh no, what have I let myself in for!’

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